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Fainting: meaning, definitions and examples

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fainting

 

[ ˈfeɪntɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle strength that occurs due to a decrease in blood flow to the brain. It is often caused by factors such as dehydration, low blood sugar, or sudden changes in body position. Fainting can also signal an underlying health problem.

Synonyms

blackout, loss of consciousness, syncope

Examples of usage

  • She experienced fainting after standing up too quickly.
  • Patients may faint during medical procedures due to anxiety.
  • Fainting can occur in hot weather, especially if one is dehydrated.

Translations

Translations of the word "fainting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 síncope

🇮🇳 बेहोशी

🇩🇪 Ohnmacht

🇮🇩 pingsan

🇺🇦 знепритомнення

🇵🇱 omdlenie

🇯🇵 失神 (しっしん)

🇫🇷 évanouissement

🇪🇸 desmayo

🇹🇷 bayılma

🇰🇷 실신

🇸🇦 إغماء

🇨🇿 mdloba

🇸🇰 omdlenie

🇨🇳 晕厥 (yūnjué)

🇸🇮 omdlevanje

🇮🇸 áfall

🇰🇿 есінен кету

🇬🇪 გონების დაკარგვა

🇦🇿 özünü itirmək

🇲🇽 desmayo

Etymology

The word 'fainting' comes from the Middle English 'fainten,' which is derived from the Old French 'faindre' meaning 'to feign, pretend, or fade.' This, in turn, has traces back to the Latin 'fingere,' meaning 'to shape or form.' The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the act of losing consciousness briefly. Historically, fainting was often associated with the vapors or hysteria, particularly among women, reflecting societal views on health and gender. Over time, the understanding of the phenomenon has evolved, with current medical insights identifying various physiological causes for fainting episodes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,231, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.