Hunchback: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งโ๐ฆฑ
hunchback
[ หhสnสงbรฆk ]
physical condition
A hunchback refers to a person who has a pronounced abnormal curvature of the spine, resulting in a hunched or stooped posture. This condition can lead to various health issues, both physical and psychological, as individuals may face societal stigma or reduced mobility. It can be caused by conditions such as scoliosis or osteoporosis, and sometimes it is the result of genetic factors. The term 'hunchback' is often portrayed in literature and film, most notably in Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame', illustrating both the challenges and humanity of those affected.
Synonyms
kyphosis, stoop, stooped posture
Examples of usage
- The hunchback struggled to stand straight.
- Historically, hunchbacks were subject to discrimination.
- He was often referred to as the hunchback due to his appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "hunchback" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corcunda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฌเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Buckel
๐ฎ๐ฉ bongkok
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ garbusek
๐ฏ๐ต ่ไธญใๆฒใใฃใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท bossu
๐ช๐ธ jorobado
๐น๐ท kambur
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณฑ์ฌ๋ฑ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญุฏุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hrbรกฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrbรกฤ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉผ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ krt
๐ฎ๐ธ hryggskรถrรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะธะฒะฑะตะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qambur
๐ฒ๐ฝ jorobado
Etymology
The term 'hunchback' has its origins in the Middle Ages, derived from the combination of 'hunch,' which means a lump or bump, and 'back,' referring to the spine. The word 'hunch' itself is thought to come from the Old English word 'hyncc', meaning a lump. Historically, hunchbacks were viewed with fear and superstition, often depicted as outcasts in society. In literature, the hunchback became a symbol of suffering and isolation, epitomized by characters like Quasimodo in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. This portrayal has contributed to the stigmatization of individuals with spinal deformities, but contemporary views increasingly promote understanding and acceptance.