Looking for the meaning of the word CONCUSSION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONCUSSION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Concussion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin concussio(n-), from the verb concutere ‘dash together, shake’ (see concuss)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈkʌʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head
Short Definition:temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by blow on head
Examples:- he was carried off the pitch with concussion
- it was nothing more serious than a mild concussion
Definition:
a violent shock as from a heavy blow
Short Definition:violent shock as from heavy blow
Examples:- the ground shuddered with the concussion of the blast
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