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- pronunciation:
- In
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ri
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
injuries |
| definition 1: |
An injury is something wrong with a part of the body, like a cut or a broken bone. An injury can cause a lot of pain and difficulty.
Tina's dog got hit by a car, but his injuries were not too bad. He will be OK soon.- synonyms:
- wound
- similar words:
- cut, harm, sore
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| definition 2: |
Injury is damage to a part of the body.
Wearing a helmet when you ride your bike can prevent injury to your head.- synonyms:
- wound
- similar words:
- damage, harm, sore
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places for treatment of injuries |
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hospital |
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some accessories for healing injuries |
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bandage, cast, crutches, disinfectant, medicine |
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some actions related to healing injuries |
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treat |
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some causes of injuries |
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accident, attack, blow, fall |
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some descriptions of injuries |
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painful |
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some descriptions of someone not prone to injuries |
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tough |
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some examples of injuries |
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cut, sore, wound |
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some feelings associated with injuries |
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ache, hurt, suffer |
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some kinds of injuries |
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physical |
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some people associated with injuries |
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doctor, nurse |
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some reactions to injuries |
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cry, scream |
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some things for healing injuries |
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treatment |
The word injury
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives (inadvertent, incognizant), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant). Exceptions include iniquitous and indignant. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
jud, jur, just
Latin
root
that means justice, law; swear
Example words:
-y2
Latin and Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means state, quality, act, or practice of
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