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Lacerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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lacerated

 

[ ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical injury

Lacerated refers to an injury characterized by a tear or a cut in the flesh. It often implies a jagged or irregular wound as opposed to a clean cut. Lacerations can occur from sharp objects or accidents and may vary in severity. Proper medical care is typically required to clean and treat lacerated wounds to prevent infection and aid healing.

Synonyms

injured, mangled, torn

Examples of usage

  • He had a lacerated arm from the broken glass.
  • The doctor examined her lacerated hand carefully.
  • The soldier suffered a lacerated wound during the battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "lacerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lacerado

🇮🇳 फटा हुआ

🇩🇪 zerrissen

🇮🇩 terluka

🇺🇦 рваний

🇵🇱 rozerwany

🇯🇵 裂けた

🇫🇷 lacéré

🇪🇸 lacerado

🇹🇷 yırtık

🇰🇷 찢어진

🇸🇦 ممزق

🇨🇿 trhaný

🇸🇰 roztrhnutý

🇨🇳 撕裂的

🇸🇮 raztrgan

🇮🇸 rifinn

🇰🇿 жыртылған

🇬🇪 გატეხილი

🇦🇿 cırılmış

🇲🇽 lacerado

Word origin

The word 'lacerate' originates from the Latin 'laceratus,' which is the past participle of 'lacerare,' meaning 'to tear or rend.' This Latin term is derived from 'lacero,' which means 'to tear.' The roots of the term emphasize physical injury caused by tearing, aligning with its contemporary medical use. The transition of the word into English occurred in the late 14th century, primarily adopted within medical contexts. Throughout its usage, 'lacerated' has maintained its connotation of severity in injury, often necessitating clinical attention. This historical backdrop highlights the evolution from a general term for tearing to its specific application in describing flesh wounds.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,445, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.