Wheal

Pronunciation: /hwiːl/

Definitions of wheal

noun a small, inflamed elevation of the skin, typically accompanied by itching or burning

Example Sentences

A1 He had a small wheal on his arm after being bitten by a mosquito.

A2 The wheal on her skin was itchy and red, indicating an allergic reaction.

B1 The doctor examined the wheal carefully to determine the cause of the rash.

B2 Applying a cold compress can help reduce the swelling of a wheal.

C1 The wheal persisted for several days, despite using antihistamines.

C2 The dermatologist diagnosed the wheal as a result of contact dermatitis.

Examples of wheal in a Sentence

formal The wheal on the patient's arm was a result of the insect bite.

informal I got a big wheal on my leg after being stung by a bee.

slang That mosquito bite left a huge wheal on my skin.

figurative The wheal of emotions she felt after the breakup was overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of wheal

• past tense: whealed
• plural: wheals
• comparative: more wheal
• superlative: most wheal
• present tense: wheals
• future tense: will wheal
• perfect tense: have whealed
• continuous tense: is whealing
• singular: wheal
• positive degree: wheal
• infinitive: to wheal
• gerund: whealing
• participle: whealed

Origin and Evolution of wheal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Cornish

Story behind the word: The word 'wheal' originated from the Cornish language, where it means a mine shaft or pit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wheal' expanded to refer to a small, rounded elevation on the skin caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction.