Concussion

Pronunciation: /kənˈkʌʃən/

Definitions of concussion

noun a violent shaking or jarring, especially resulting in an injury to the brain

Example Sentences

A1 He suffered a concussion after falling off his bike.

A2 She was diagnosed with a concussion after hitting her head during the game.

B1 The doctor advised him to rest for a few days after the concussion.

B2 Concussions can have long-term effects on cognitive function.

C1 The athlete's career was cut short due to multiple concussions.

C2 The medical team closely monitored his recovery from the concussion.

Examples of concussion in a Sentence

formal He suffered a concussion after falling off his bike without a helmet.

informal She got a concussion from hitting her head on the door.

slang I heard he got a major concussion from that car accident.

figurative The team's loss was like a concussion to their championship hopes.

Grammatical Forms of concussion

• past tense: concussed
• plural: concussions
• comparative: more concussive
• superlative: most concussive
• present tense: concusses
• future tense: will concuss
• perfect tense: have concussed
• continuous tense: is concussing
• singular: concussion
• positive degree: concussive
• infinitive: to concuss
• gerund: concussing
• participle: concussed

Origin and Evolution of concussion

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'concussion' originated from the Latin word 'concussio', which means a violent shaking or collision.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a violent shaking or collision, the word 'concussion' evolved to specifically refer to a head injury caused by a blow or impact. Over time, the medical understanding and diagnosis of concussions have also evolved, leading to more accurate identification and treatment of the condition.