injuries

Meanings

• noun

  The harm caused to the body as a result of an external force or an accident.

  - "He sustained injuries during the car accident."
  - "The athlete's injuries prevented him from competing in the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with injuries
furies , perjuries , duries

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Variants

List of all variants of injuries that leads to same result
injuries , injury , acquired brain injuries , acquired brain injury , repetitive strain injuries , repetitive strain injury , repetitive stress injury , traumatic brain injuries , traumatic brain injury

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Etymology

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Derived from Old French 'enjurer,' meaning 'to curse,' due to the association of injuries with curses and ill-wishing.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed that injuries were caused by the gods as a form of punishment?

2. The study of injuries and their treatment is called traumatology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wounds: A specific type of injury caused by a break in the skin, which can result in bleeding and infection.

2. Trauma: A severe injury or shock to the body, often resulting in long-term physical or emotional damage.

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Culture

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Injuries have been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with war, sports, and adventure. They are often used as a plot device to create tension and conflict.

How to Memorize "injuries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being hurt or in pain to remember the meaning of injuries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word injuries with the image of a bandage or a cast to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Injuries are harm to the body' to remember the definition.

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