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Choler: meaning, definitions and examples

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choler

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ€เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cholera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะปะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cholera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒฌใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cholรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณlera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋ ˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒูˆู„ูŠุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cholera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cholera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œไนฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะปะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xolera

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.