palsy — paralysis, especially with involuntary tremors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: paralysis, especially with involuntary tremors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːlzi/
Korean meaning: 마비, 특히 떨림을 동반한 마비
Korean pronunciation: 폴-지 (강세: 폴)
Example Sentences
- The artist's palsy made it difficult to hold a paintbrush steady.
- Grandpa's palsy turns every signature into abstract art.
- Modern medicine has greatly improved treatment options for various types of palsy.
palsy
NOUN//ˈpɔːlzi//
paralysis, especially with involuntary tremors
Uncontrollable shaking and tremors
Even with palsy, she adjusts her falsie with grace
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'paralesie'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 고대 프랑스어 'paralesie'를 거쳐 그리스어 'paralysis'(마비)에서 나왔습니다. 시간이 지나면서 'paralesie'가 'palsy'로 단축되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The artist's palsy made it difficult to hold a paintbrush steady.”
“Grandpa's palsy turns every signature into abstract art.”
“Modern medicine has greatly improved treatment options for various types of palsy.”
“His palsy made texting an adventure - autocorrect became his best friend.”
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