paralysis — the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈræləsɪs/
Korean meaning: 마비, 신체 일부 또는 전체의 움직임을 잃는 상태
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-랄러-시스 (강세: 랄러)
Example Sentences
- After eating too much at the buffet, I experienced food paralysis on the couch.
- The stroke caused paralysis on the right side of her body.
- He suffered from choice paralysis in the cereal aisle with 47 different options.
paralysis
NOUN//pəˈræləsɪs//
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury
Unable to move paralyzed legs
Paralysis strikes during analysis, while dialysis flows on
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'paralysis'에서 유래되었는데, 이는 '옆에서 느슨하게 하다'는 의미의 'paralyein'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 몸의 힘이 옆으로 빠져나가는 모습을 형상화한 것 같네요.
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📝Examples
“After eating too much at the buffet, I experienced food paralysis on the couch.”
“The stroke caused paralysis on the right side of her body.”
“He suffered from choice paralysis in the cereal aisle with 47 different options.”
“The political scandal led to a paralysis of government functions.”
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