Paralysis

Pronunciation: /pəˈræləsɪs/

Definitions of paralysis

noun a loss of the ability to move all or part of the body, typically as a result of illness, injury, or damage to the nervous system

Example Sentences

A1 She experienced temporary paralysis in her leg after the accident.

A2 The fear of failure can lead to mental paralysis, preventing you from taking action.

B1 The paralysis of the economy due to the pandemic has caused many businesses to close.

B2 The paralysis of his arm was a result of nerve damage from the surgery.

C1 The paralysis of decision-making within the organization led to a stagnation in progress.

C2 The political paralysis in the government has hindered any significant policy changes.

Examples of paralysis in a Sentence

formal The patient suffered from temporary paralysis after the accident.

informal She was so scared that she felt a sense of paralysis.

slang I was in total paralysis when I saw my crush walking towards me.

figurative The fear of failure can lead to a paralysis of progress in one's life.

Grammatical Forms of paralysis

• plural: paralyses
• comparative: more paralyzed
• superlative: most paralyzed
• present tense: paralyzes
• future tense: will paralyze
• perfect tense: has paralyzed
• continuous tense: is paralyzing
• singular: paralysis
• positive degree: paralyzed
• infinitive: to paralyze
• gerund: paralyzing
• participle: paralyzed

Origin and Evolution of paralysis

First Known Use: 1525 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'paralysis' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'paralusis', which means 'disabling of movement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'paralysis' has come to be used in medical contexts to describe the loss of muscle function or sensation in a part of the body. It has also been used metaphorically to describe a state of inactivity or inability to act.