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Meaning of emaciated
The primary meaning of the word "emaciated" is extremely thin and weak, often due to illness or lack of food.
Etymology of emaciated
The word "emaciated" originates from the Latin "emaciatum", which is the past participle of "emaciare", meaning to make thin or to weaken, derived from "ex" (out) and "macies" (leanness)
Historically, the term has been used in medical contexts to describe individuals suffering from extreme weight loss due to disease or malnutrition
Synonyms
Definitions
- Extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
- * (Of a person or animal) very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive or unhealthy
Usage Examples
- The patient was emaciated and weak after months of illness
- * The emaciated figure of the refugee was a testament to the harsh conditions of the camp
- * Years of famine had left the population emaciated and struggling to survive