Acupuncture

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈækjəˌpʌŋktʃər/

Definitions of acupuncture

noun a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

Example Sentences

A1 Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice.

A2 Many people find relief from pain through acupuncture.

B1 Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

B2 Some studies suggest that acupuncture may help with certain medical conditions.

C1 Acupuncture is often used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medicine.

C2 Practitioners of acupuncture believe it can help balance the body's energy flow.

Examples of acupuncture in a Sentence

formal Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

informal I heard acupuncture can help with back pain, have you tried it?

slang Some people swear by acupuncture for stress relief and relaxation.

figurative In a way, acupuncture is like finding the right balance in life by pinpointing the areas that need attention.

Grammatical Forms of acupuncture

plural

acupunctures

comparative

more acupuncture

superlative

most acupuncture

present tense

acupuncture

future tense

will acupuncture

perfect tense

has acupuncture

continuous tense

is acupuncture

singular

acupuncture

positive degree

acupuncture

infinitive

to acupuncture

gerund

acupuncture

participle

acupuncture

Origin and Evolution of acupuncture

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acupuncture' originates from the Latin words 'acus' meaning needle and 'punctura' meaning puncture.
Evolution of the word: The term 'acupuncture' has retained its original meaning of inserting needles into specific points on the body for therapeutic purposes. However, as acupuncture has gained popularity in Western medicine, the word has become more widely recognized and accepted in various languages around the world.