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Meaning of Emaciated
The primary meaning of the word "Emaciated" refers to being extremely thin and weak, often due to illness, starvation, or malnutrition.
Definitions
- Extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
- * Having lost a lot of weight or muscle mass, often in an unhealthy way
Etymology of Emaciated
The word "Emaciated" has its roots in the Latin word "emaciare," which means "to make lean" or "to weaken"
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe individuals who have become extremely thin and weak, often due to illness, starvation, or other health issues
Example Uses
- The patient was emaciated and required immediate medical attention
- * After months of struggling with a severe illness, she had become emaciated and frail
- * The emaciated figure of the refugee was a stark reminder of the devastating effects of war and famine