malignancy — the quality of being malignant; a cancerous tumor or disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being malignant; a cancerous tumor or disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈlɪɡnənsi/
Example Sentences
- The biopsy revealed no signs of malignancy, much to everyone's relief.
- Dr. Smith specializes in detecting malignancy before it spreads.
- The malignancy of gossip can destroy friendships faster than any disease.
malignancy
NOUN[/məˈlɪɡnənsi/]
the quality of being malignant; a cancerous tumor or disease
Doctor reveals cancerous growth on X-ray
Pregnancy brings life, malignancy shows a dangerous tendency
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'malignus' (evil, harmful), the word was formed by adding the abstract noun suffix '-cy' to the adjective 'malignant' (malicious, harmful). This Latin root ultimately expresses the quality of being disposed to cause harm or damage.
Breakdown
malign- (evil, harmful, from Latin malignus) + -ancy (state, quality, condition). The suffix -ancy converts the adjective into an abstract noun denoting the state or characteristic of being malignant.
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📝Examples
“The biopsy revealed no signs of malignancy, much to everyone's relief.”
“Dr. Smith specializes in detecting malignancy before it spreads.”
“The malignancy of gossip can destroy friendships faster than any disease.”
“Modern technology has greatly improved our ability to identify malignancy early.”
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