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esotropia

/ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.20 in modern English

Syllables
es-otropia
IPA
/ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

esotropias (plural)

Derived Forms

esotropic pseudoesotropia

Frequently Paired Words

exotropia

Synonyms

cross-eye crossed eye convergent strabismus

Questions

How do you pronounce esotropia?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/.
What does esotropia mean?
A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.
Where does esotropia come from?
From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).

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