atrophy — the gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈætrəfi/
Korean meaning: 사용하지 않거나 방치로 인한 점진적 쇠퇴, 위축
Korean pronunciation: **애**트러피
Example Sentences
- After binge-watching TV for a month, my social skills began to atrophy faster than my remote control batteries died.
- The company's innovation began to atrophy when they stopped investing in research.
- His cooking skills atrophied so much during college that he once tried to microwave cereal.
atrophy
NOUN//ˈætrəfi//
the gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect
Muscle atrophy shows as the person struggles with once-easy weights
A trophy left unused - slowly fading away from atrophy!
When muscles atrophy, seek philosophy beyond the trophy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'atrophia', derived from 'a-' (without) and 'trophe' (nourishment). The word entered English in the 17th century through medical terminology to describe the wasting away of body tissues.
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📝Examples
“After binge-watching TV for a month, my social skills began to atrophy faster than my remote control batteries died.”
“The company's innovation began to atrophy when they stopped investing in research.”
“His cooking skills atrophied so much during college that he once tried to microwave cereal.”
“Regular exercise prevents muscle atrophy in elderly patients.”
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