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Constipated: meaning, definitions and examples

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constipated

 

[ ˈkɒnstɪpeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Constipated refers to a condition where an individual experiences difficulty in bowel movements, typically characterized by infrequent stools or difficult passage of stools. It is a common digestive issue that can lead to discomfort and other health complications if not addressed.

Synonyms

blocked, obstructed, stopped up

Examples of usage

  • After a few days of a diet low in fiber, he felt constipated.
  • She often feels constipated after traveling.
  • Doctors may recommend increasing water intake if you are constipated.

Translations

Translations of the word "constipated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constipado

🇮🇳 कब्ज़

🇩🇪 verstopft

🇮🇩 sembelit

🇺🇦 закупорений

🇵🇱 zaparcie

🇯🇵 便秘の

🇫🇷 constipé

🇪🇸 estreñido

🇹🇷 kabız

🇰🇷 변비의

🇸🇦 محتبس

🇨🇿 zácpa

🇸🇰 zápcha

🇨🇳 便秘的

🇸🇮 zaprt

🇮🇸 hætta

🇰🇿 бітелген

🇬🇪 გაჭედილი

🇦🇿 bağlı

🇲🇽 estreñido

Word origin

The term 'constipated' derives from the Latin word 'constipatus', which means 'to press together' or 'to confine'. This Latin root traces back to 'constipare', composed of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'stupare' meaning 'to pack'. The word made its way into Middle English as 'constipate', and by the late 16th century, it evolved into its modern form, 'constipated'. The evolution of the word reflects the nature of the condition it describes, emphasizing the sense of restriction and difficulty, which serves as a basis for its medical terminology in English.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,156, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.