Strangulated

Pronunciation: /ˈstræŋɡjəˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of strangulated

adjective strangulated is an adjective that describes something that has been constricted or compressed to the point of stopping normal circulation or function

Example Sentences

A1 The rope was strangulated around the tree trunk.

A2 The snake's prey was found with a strangulated neck.

B1 The detective discovered a strangulated body in the abandoned warehouse.

B2 The victim's hands were found to be strangulated with a rope.

C1 The suspect was charged with the strangulated murder of his business partner.

C2 The forensic evidence pointed to a strangulated cause of death in the high-profile case.

Examples of strangulated in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a strangulated hernia and recommended immediate surgery.

informal The vet said that the cat's tail was strangulated by a tight collar and needed to be removed.

slang I accidentally strangulated my headphones with the vacuum cleaner cord.

figurative The company's strict policies strangulated employee creativity and innovation.

Grammatical Forms of strangulated

• past tense: strangulated
• plural: strangulated
• comparative: more strangulated
• superlative: most strangulated
• present tense: strangulate
• future tense: will strangulate
• perfect tense: have strangulated
• continuous tense: is strangulating
• singular: strangulated
• positive degree: strangulated
• infinitive: to strangulate
• gerund: strangulating
• participle: strangulating

Origin and Evolution of strangulated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'strangulated' originated from the Latin word 'strangulare' which means to strangle or choke.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical context to describe a condition where a body part is constricted or choked off, the term 'strangulated' has evolved to also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe situations or emotions that feel suffocating or overwhelming.