Acupressure

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈækjʊˌprɛʃər/

Definitions of acupressure

noun a therapy in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body to relieve pain or promote relaxation

Example Sentences

A1 Acupressure is a type of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.

A2 Many people find relief from headaches through acupressure techniques.

B1 Acupressure can be used to help alleviate stress and promote relaxation.

B2 Some studies suggest that acupressure may help reduce nausea in cancer patients.

C1 Practitioners of acupressure believe that it can help balance the body's energy flow.

C2 Acupressure is a holistic healing technique that has been practiced for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

Examples of acupressure in a Sentence

formal Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body.

informal I heard acupressure can help with headaches by pressing on certain points on your hand.

slang I'm going to try some acupressure to see if it helps my back pain.

figurative Using acupressure, she was able to release the tension in her mind and find inner peace.

Grammatical Forms of acupressure

past tense

acupressured

plural

acupressures

comparative

more acupressure

superlative

most acupressure

present tense

acupressures

future tense

will acupressure

perfect tense

has acupressured

continuous tense

is acupressuring

singular

acupressure

positive degree

acupressure

infinitive

to acupressure

gerund

acupressuring

participle

acupressured

Origin and Evolution of acupressure

First Known Use: 2500 year
Language of Origin: Chinese
Story behind the word: The practice of acupressure originated in ancient China as a form of traditional Chinese medicine.
Evolution of the word: Over time, acupressure has spread to various cultures around the world and has been adapted into different forms of alternative medicine.