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Meaning of miasma
The primary meaning of "miasma" is a noxious or unwholesome atmosphere or influence.
Etymology of miasma
The word "miasma" comes from the Greek word "μίασμα" (miasma), meaning "pollution" or "stain", which is derived from the verb "μιαίνω" (miaino), meaning "to pollute" or "to stain"
Historically, the term "miasma" was used in ancient and medieval medicine to describe a supposed noxious form of "bad air" that was thought to be capable of causing disease, and was often associated with swamps, marshes, and other areas of stagnant water
Synonyms
Definitions
- A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell, especially one that is thought to be caused by decay or pollution
- * An unwholesome or unhealthy quality, especially one that is thought to be caused by a noxious or contagious influence
- * In ancient and medieval medicine, a supposed noxious form of "bad air" that was thought to be capable of causing disease
Usage Examples
- The city's air was thick with the miasma of pollution from the nearby factories
- * The ancient Greeks believed that the miasma of the swamp was responsible for the spread of disease
- * The doctor warned that the miasma of infection could spread quickly through the hospital if not properly contained
Antonyms
freshness
purity
cleanliness
hygiene
sanitation
health
wellness
wholesomeness
freshness
clarity
transparency
innocence
virtue
morality
goodness
righteousness
purity
cleanness
spotlessness