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congestion

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A state of blockage or obstruction of a passage or flow, particularly of a liquid or a solid material.

    - "The traffic congestion caused a delay of over an hour."
    - "The congestion in his chest made it difficult for him to breathe."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with congestion
progression , regression , cessation
Variants
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congest , congested , congesting , congestion , congestions , congestive , congests
Etymology
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From the Latin 'congestus', past participle of 'congere' meaning 'to heap up, to collect'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'congestion' was first used in English in the 15th century?

  2. In 2011, the city of Los Angeles experienced its worst traffic congestion on record, with drivers spending an average of 83 hours stuck in traffic.


Related Concepts
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  1. traffic congestion: A common occurrence in urban areas due to high volumes of vehicles on the road.

  2. respiratory congestion: A condition characterized by the build-up of mucus in the respiratory tract.


Culture
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In literature, 'congestion' has been used metaphorically to describe a build-up or accumulation of emotions or ideas.

How to Memorize "congestion"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clogged drain or a backed-up pipe to remember the meaning of 'congestion'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'congestion' with the feeling of being stuck or blocked.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-G-E-S-S-I-O-N' to remember the meaning: 'Clogged Obstruction Not Going Smoothly In Other Needs'.


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