Diaphragm

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəˌfræm/

Definitions of diaphragm

noun a dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals; it plays a major role in breathing

Example Sentences

A1 The diaphragm helps with breathing by moving up and down.

A2 When you sing, it's important to use your diaphragm for support.

B1 The doctor explained how the diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.

B2 A diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that plays a key role in respiration.

C1 The diaphragm is essential for proper lung function and is controlled by the phrenic nerve.

C2 In yoga, practitioners are taught to engage the diaphragm for deep breathing and relaxation.

Examples of diaphragm in a Sentence

formal The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that plays a crucial role in the breathing process.

informal I felt a sharp pain in my diaphragm after laughing too hard.

slang I need to work on my diaphragm strength for better singing.

figurative His laughter was so contagious, it felt like my diaphragm was getting a workout.

Grammatical Forms of diaphragm

• plural: diaphragms
• comparative: more diaphragmatic
• superlative: most diaphragmatic
• present tense: diaphragm
• future tense: will diaphragm
• perfect tense: has diaphragmed
• continuous tense: is diaphragming
• singular: diaphragm
• positive degree: diaphragm
• infinitive: to diaphragm
• gerund: diaphragming
• participle: diaphragmed

Origin and Evolution of diaphragm

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diaphragm' comes from the Greek word 'diaphragma', which means partition or barrier.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in anatomy to refer to the muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen, the term 'diaphragm' has evolved to also refer to other types of partitions or barriers in various fields such as engineering and photography.