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- [kuh n-kuhsh-uh n]
- /kənˈkʌʃ ən/
- /kənˈkʌʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-kuhsh-uh n]
- /kənˈkʌʃ ən/
Definitions of concussion word
- variable noun concussion If you suffer concussion after a blow to your head, you lose consciousness or feel sick or confused. 3
- noun concussion a jarring of the brain, caused by a blow or a fall, usually resulting in loss of consciousness 3
- noun concussion any violent shaking; jarring 3
- noun concussion a violent shaking; agitation; shock, as from impact 3
- noun concussion a condition of impaired functioning of some organ, esp. the brain, as a result of a violent blow or impact 3
- noun concussion Pathology. injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like. 1
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Origin of concussion
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin concussiōn- (stem of concussiō) a shaking. See concuss, -ion
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Parts of speech for Concussion
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concussion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
concussion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for concussion
noun concussion
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- injury — harm or damage that is done or sustained: to escape without injury.
- trauma — Pathology. a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident. the condition produced by this; traumatism.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
Antonyms for concussion
noun concussion
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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