Dehydration

Pronunciation: /diːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/

Definitions of dehydration

noun a condition resulting from excessive loss of body water

Example Sentences

A1 Dehydration can occur if you don't drink enough water.

A2 Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, dry mouth, and dizziness.

B1 It is important to stay hydrated to avoid dehydration during hot weather.

B2 Athletes need to be careful of dehydration during intense training sessions.

C1 Severe dehydration can lead to organ failure and other serious health complications.

C2 Proper hydration is essential for maintaining optimal physical and cognitive function.

Examples of dehydration in a Sentence

formal Severe dehydration can lead to serious health complications.

informal Make sure you drink enough water to avoid dehydration.

slang I always carry a water bottle with me to prevent dehydration.

figurative Emotional dehydration can leave you feeling drained and exhausted.

Grammatical Forms of dehydration

• past tense: dehydrated
• plural: dehydrations
• comparative: more dehydrated
• superlative: most dehydrated
• present tense: dehydrate
• future tense: will dehydrate
• perfect tense: have dehydrated
• continuous tense: is dehydrating
• singular: dehydration
• positive degree: dehydrated
• infinitive: to dehydrate
• gerund: dehydrating
• participle: dehydrated

Origin and Evolution of dehydration

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dehydration' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reversal, and the word 'hydration' which comes from the Latin word 'hydratus' meaning to be watered.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the process of losing body fluids, the term 'dehydration' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday language to refer to the state of lacking adequate water in the body.