paralyzed — unable to move or feel all or part of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury affecting the nervous system
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to move or feel all or part of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury affecting the nervous system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəlaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- My laptop crashed and I felt paralyzed watching my thesis disappear into the digital void.
- The stroke left him paralyzed on his left side, requiring extensive rehabilitation.
- I was paralyzed by indecision in the ice cream aisle - 47 flavors was simply too many choices!
paralyzed
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpærəlaɪzd/]
unable to move or feel all or part of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury affecting the nervous system
unable to move or feel all or part of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury affecting the nervous system
Paralyzed, analyzed, and criticized.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek, combining 'para' (beside, alongside) and 'lysis' (loosening, dissolution). Originally meaning 'to loosen or dissolve from the side,' it evolved to denote the loss of muscle function or physical immobility characteristic of paralysis.
Breakdown
para- (beside, alongside) + -lysis (loosening, dissolving) + -ed (past participle suffix). The Greek root 'paralysis' refers to the condition of being loosened or disabled on one side of the body.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop crashed and I felt paralyzed watching my thesis disappear into the digital void.”
“The stroke left him paralyzed on his left side, requiring extensive rehabilitation.”
“I was paralyzed by indecision in the ice cream aisle - 47 flavors was simply too many choices!”
“The entire city was paralyzed by the unexpected snowstorm that shut down all transportation.”
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