emaciate

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (someone or something) extremely thin and weak, especially through lack of food or illness.

• Verb

  Cause to look thin and weak; make gaunt.

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Rhymes

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create , fate , great , hate , mate , state

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Variants

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emaciate , emaciated , emaciates , emaciating , emaciation , emaciations

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Forms

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emaciated, emaciating, emaciates

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Etymology

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From Latin ex- 'out' + magis 'thinner' + -ate 'making'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'emaciate' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'emaciate' comes from the Latin word 'magis,' which means 'thinner'.

3. Extreme weight loss due to emaciation can lead to numerous health complications, including cardiac problems, infections, and organ failure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cachexia: A complex metabolic condition characterized by extensive muscle wasting and loss of body fat, often associated with chronic diseases such as cancer or HIV/AIDS.

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Culture

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The term 'emaciate' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the physical and emotional state of characters, often depicting extreme hunger, poverty, or illness.

How to Memorize "emaciate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal becoming thinner and weaker over time due to lack of food or illness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emaciate' with the idea of extreme thinness and weakness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Eat More Apples To Acquire Energy' to remember the meaning of 'emaciate'.

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