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- [uh-stey-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /əˈsteɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
- /əstˈeɪziə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-stey-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /əˈsteɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
Definitions of astasia word
- noun astasia the incapability of being able to stand which is caused by impairment of the coordination of muscles 3
- noun astasia inability to stand due to a limitation or absence of muscular coordination. 1
- noun astasia (medicine) Inability to stand without assistance. 1
- noun astasia (pathology) Inability to stand without assistance. 0
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Origin of astasia
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Greek astasía instability, equivalent to ástat(os) (see astatic) + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Astasia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astasia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
astasia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astasia
noun astasia
- instability — the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness.
- disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
- disequilibration — to put out of equilibrium; unbalance: A period of high inflation could disequilibrate the monetary system.
- imbalance — the state or condition of lacking balance, as in proportion or distribution.
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