Lacerated

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlæsəˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of lacerated

verb to tear or make deep cuts in flesh or skin

Example Sentences

A1 The paper cut lacerated my finger.

A2 She accidentally lacerated her arm on a sharp object.

B1 The deep wound lacerated his skin, requiring stitches.

B2 The jagged metal edge lacerated his palm as he tried to grab it.

C1 The surgeon carefully lacerated the tissue to access the underlying muscle.

C2 The glass shards lacerated his leg, causing severe bleeding.

adjective having been cut or torn deeply

Example Sentences

A1 The lacerated paper cut my finger.

A2 She suffered a lacerated knee after falling off her bike.

B1 The doctor stitched up the lacerated wound on his arm.

B2 The lacerated skin required immediate medical attention.

C1 The lacerated muscles in his leg would require surgery to repair.

C2 The lacerated artery was causing severe internal bleeding.

Examples of lacerated in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully stitched up the lacerated wound to prevent infection.

informal Ouch, I accidentally lacerated my finger on that sharp edge.

slang I can't believe he lacerated his arm trying to show off on his skateboard.

figurative Her heart felt lacerated after the betrayal by her best friend.

Grammatical Forms of lacerated

past tense

lacerated

plural

lacerated

comparative

more lacerated

superlative

most lacerated

present tense

lacerate

future tense

will lacerate

perfect tense

have lacerated

continuous tense

is lacerating

singular

lacerated

positive degree

lacerated

infinitive

to lacerate

gerund

lacerating

participle

lacerating

Origin and Evolution of lacerated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'lacerated' originated from the Latin word 'laceratus', which means torn or mangled.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lacerated' has retained its original meaning of torn or mangled, but it is now commonly used in medical contexts to describe severe cuts or wounds.