emaciation
pronunciation
How to pronounce emaciation in British English:
UK [ɪˌmeɪsɪ'eɪʃn]
How to pronounce emaciation in American English:
US [ɪˌmeʃɪˈeʃən]
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- Noun:
- extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
Word Origin
- emaciation (n.)
- 1660s, from Latin emaciationem, noun of state from past participle stem of emaciare (see emaciate), or perhaps a native formation from emaciate.
Example
- 1. She was very thin , almost to the point of emaciation .
- 2. Thirsty frequent micturition , emaciation do not want to eat .
- 3. They starved themselves into a state of emaciation .
- 4. It 's worth suffering emaciation for her .
- 5. He was reduced almost to emaciation .