Swelling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swelling is a noun meaning The state of being swollen.
Meaning
The state of being swollen.
More Meanings
- Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.
- (figurative) A rising, as of passion or anger.
- present participle and gerund of swell
Example Sentences
Ne take noon hede to brynge togidere þe parties of þe boon þat is to-broken or dislocate, til viij. daies ben goon in þe wyntir, & v. in þe somer; for þanne it schal make quytture, and be sikir from swellynge; & þanne brynge togidere þe brynkis eiþer þe disiuncture after þe techynge þat schal be seid in þe chapitle of algebra.
Word Forms
- swellings
Synonyms for swelling
Depending on context, synonyms include aposteme, incrassation, intumescence, inturgescence, swollenness, ectasia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intumescence, puffiness, lump, injured, bulging, bulge.
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