Choler: meaning, definitions and examples
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choler
[ หkษlษr ]
emotional state
Choler refers to a type of humor in ancient and medieval medicine that is associated with a hot temperament. It is often linked to anger and irritability in both psychological and medical contexts.
Synonyms
anger, fury, irritation, rage.
Examples of usage
- His choler was evident during the heated debate.
- She often reacted with choler when provoked.
- The choler in his voice warned everyone to be cautious.
historical context
Choler was one of the four bodily humors in ancient Greek medicine, which included blood, phlegm, and black bile. It was believed that an excess of choler could lead to health issues, particularly those related to emotional instability.
Synonyms
disposition, humor, temperament.
Examples of usage
- Ancient physicians believed that choler affected one's health.
- In medieval times, choler was considered a sign of imbalance.
- The concept of choler has influenced many historical medical practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "choler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colera
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Cholera
๐ฎ๐ฉ kolera
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพะปะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ cholera
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใฌใฉ
๐ซ๐ท cholรฉra
๐ช๐ธ cรณlera
๐น๐ท kolera
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋ ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููููุฑุง
๐จ๐ฟ cholera
๐ธ๐ฐ cholera
๐จ๐ณ ้ไนฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ kolera
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณlera
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพะปะตัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xolera
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรณlera
Etymology
The term 'choler' comes from the Latin word 'cholerus', which derives from the Greek word 'chole', meaning bile. In ancient times, philosophers and physicians like Hippocrates and Galen identified four humors (blood, phlegm, choler, and black bile) that were believed to determine a person's temperament and health. Choler was associated with the qualities of heat and dryness, represented by the element of fire. As medicine evolved, the concept of humors faded, but the emotional implications of the term 'choler' persisted in literature and common language, often linked with anger and irritability.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,340 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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