Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adynamia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ady-namia
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Lack or loss of strength, usually due to a disease.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, “not”) + -dynamia, from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis) strength, force

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: δύναμις

Usage

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Phrases

adynamic ileus

Questions

What does adynamia mean?
Lack or loss of strength, usually due to a disease.
Where does adynamia come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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