singultus
The hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonusThe hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The hiccups; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
(obsolete)A fit of gasping or convulsive breathing.
(obsolete)A sob; a speech broken by sobs.
More definitions
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
Origin
From early 15th century. Learned borrowing from Latin singultus, of unknown origin.From early 15th century. Learned borrowing from Latin singultus, of unknown origin.
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Forms
plural: singultuses / singultus| Singular | singultus |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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