Acne

Pronunciation: /ˈækni/

Definitions of acne

noun a common skin condition that causes pimples and blemishes

Example Sentences

A1 My sister has acne on her face.

A2 Acne can be caused by hormonal changes.

B1 Using a gentle cleanser can help reduce acne breakouts.

B2 Some people try different treatments to get rid of acne scars.

C1 Dermatologists recommend a combination of treatments for severe acne cases.

C2 Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that affects many teenagers.

Examples of acne in a Sentence

formal Acne is a common skin condition that affects many teenagers during puberty.

informal I hate dealing with acne breakouts before a big event.

slang Ugh, my face is covered in zits. I can't stand this acne!

figurative The company is facing an 'acne' of problems that need to be addressed immediately.

Grammatical Forms of acne

• plural: acnes
• comparative: more acne
• superlative: most acne
• present tense: acne
• future tense: will acne
• perfect tense: have acned
• continuous tense: is acning
• singular: acne
• positive degree: acne
• infinitive: to acne
• gerund: acning
• participle: acned

Origin and Evolution of acne

First Known Use: 1743 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acne' originated from the Greek word 'akme' meaning 'point' or 'highest point'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe skin conditions characterized by inflammation and pustules, the term 'acne' has evolved to specifically refer to a common skin condition involving the oil glands of the skin.