Achilles Tendon

Pronunciation: /əˈkɪliːz ˈtɛndən/

Definitions of achilles tendon

noun Achilles tendon

Example Sentences

A1 My achilles tendon hurts when I run.

A2 He injured his achilles tendon playing basketball.

B1 Physical therapy can help strengthen the achilles tendon.

B2 Surgery may be necessary to repair a torn achilles tendon.

C1 Athletes often have to undergo rehabilitation for achilles tendon injuries.

C2 Proper warm-up and stretching can help prevent achilles tendon problems.

Examples of achilles tendon in a Sentence

formal The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body.

informal I hurt my achilles tendon while playing basketball.

slang My achilles tendon is killing me after that workout.

figurative His achilles tendon of the team, always the weakest link.

Grammatical Forms of achilles tendon

• plural: achilles tendons
• comparative: more achilles tendon
• superlative: most achilles tendon
• present tense: achilles tendon
• future tense: will achilles tendon
• perfect tense: has achilles tendon
• continuous tense: is achilles tendon
• singular: achilles tendon
• positive degree: achilles tendon
• infinitive: to achilles tendon
• gerund: achilles tendon
• participle: achilles tendon

Origin and Evolution of achilles tendon

First Known Use: 1573 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'Achilles tendon' originates from Greek mythology, where Achilles, a hero of the Trojan War, was said to have been invulnerable except for his heel, which was his only weak spot. The tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel was named after him.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Achilles tendon' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in the 16th century.