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- [rist-drop]
- /ˈrɪstˌdrɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rist-drop]
- /ˈrɪstˌdrɒp/
Definition of wristdrop word
- noun wristdrop paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand causing it to droop, due to injuries or some poisons, as lead or arsenic. 1
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Origin of wristdrop
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; wrist + drop
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Parts of speech for Wristdrop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wristdrop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
wristdrop usage trend in Literature
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