Flaccid

Pronunciation: /ˈflæsɪd/

Definitions of flaccid

adjective lacking firmness or stiffness; limp

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon became flaccid after it popped.

A2 The doctor told the patient to do exercises to prevent flaccid muscles.

B1 The plant's leaves were flaccid due to lack of water.

B2 The chef noticed the flaccid texture of the overcooked pasta.

C1 The flaccid economy needed a boost to regain strength.

C2 The flaccid sales numbers prompted the company to reevaluate their marketing strategy.

Examples of flaccid in a Sentence

formal The patient exhibited symptoms of flaccid paralysis in his lower limbs.

informal I heard that guy fainted because his legs went all flaccid on him.

slang Dude, your arm looks so flaccid after that intense workout.

figurative The team's performance was flaccid, lacking any energy or enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of flaccid

• past tense: flaccided
• plural: flaccids
• comparative: more flaccid
• superlative: most flaccid
• present tense: flaccids
• future tense: will flaccid
• perfect tense: have flaccided
• continuous tense: is flacciding
• singular: flaccid
• positive degree: flaccid
• infinitive: to flaccid
• gerund: flacciding
• participle: flacciding

Origin and Evolution of flaccid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flaccid' originated from the Latin word 'flaccidus', which means 'flabby' or 'soft'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flaccid' has retained its original meaning of lacking firmness or strength, but has also been commonly used in medical contexts to describe muscles or tissues that are weak or limp.