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Constipating: meaning, definitions and examples

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constipating

 

[ kɒnstɪpeɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Constipating refers to the state of causing constipation, which is difficulty in emptying the bowels, typically associated with hardened feces. This term is often used in medical discussions to describe certain foods or medications that can lead to reduced bowel movements. It indicates that a substance may lead to discomfort or the inability to pass stool regularly.

Synonyms

binding, obstipating, stool-hardening

Examples of usage

  • Some medications may be constipating.
  • High dairy intake can be constipating.
  • Long periods of inactivity are constipating.

Translations

Translations of the word "constipating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constipante

🇮🇳 कब्ज़ करना

🇩🇪 verstopfend

🇮🇩 menyebabkan sembelit

🇺🇦 закреплюючий

🇵🇱 zaparzający

🇯🇵 便秘を引き起こす

🇫🇷 constipant

🇪🇸 que causa estreñimiento

🇹🇷 kabızlık yapan

🇰🇷 변비를 유발하는

🇸🇦 يسبب الإمساك

🇨🇿 zácpu způsobující

🇸🇰 spôsobujúci zápchu

🇨🇳 导致便秘的

🇸🇮 zapravljajoč

🇮🇸 óstuðandi

🇰🇿 іш қатуға әкелетін

🇬🇪 კუჭის გაწვდენა

🇦🇿 bağırsaq tıxacı yaradan

🇲🇽 que causa estreñimiento

Word origin

The word 'constipating' originates from the Latin 'constipare', which means 'to press together, to crowd' or 'to impede'. Over time, the term evolved in the medical vernacular to specifically refer to the slowing down or prevention of bowel movements. It became more commonly used in English in the late 19th century as modern medicine began to explore digestive health in greater depth. The prefix 'con-' means 'together' and 'stupare' relates to the idea of stopping or obstructing. Thus, the term encapsulated the process wherein the digestive system fails to function smoothly, resulting in constipation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,403, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.