Stye: meaning, definitions and examples

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stye

 

[ staษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A stye is a painful swelling that develops on the edge of the eyelid, presenting as a red bump. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection of the eyelash follicle or oil gland. While most styes resolve on their own, they can be uncomfortable and may require treatment if they persist.

Synonyms

hordeolum

Examples of usage

  • I woke up with a stye on my left eyelid.
  • The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment for the stye.
  • Applying warm compresses can help relieve the pain of a stye.
Context #2 | Noun

esthetic

In a more artistic context, 'stye' can also refer to a style or manner of expression, especially in literature or art. Though less commonly used, it conveys a particular aesthetic characteristic.

Synonyms

style, manner

Examples of usage

  • Her painting reflects a unique stye that resonates with contemporary themes.
  • The film's stye was praised for its innovative narrative approach.

Translations

Translations of the word "stye" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅˆเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ styl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท style

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ styl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรฝl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estilo

Word origin

The term 'stye' dates back to Old English 'stig', meaning 'to climb' or 'to ascend', which later transformed in Middle English to 'sty' and then 'stye'. The association with the eye comes from the way the swelling appears to 'climb' in prominence on the eyelid. The etymological journey reflects a broader understanding of physical ailments and their sometimes poetic nomenclature in English. Over the centuries, the term has undergone shifts in meaning and pronunciation, leading it to become specifically associated with the glandular infection of the eyelid in contemporary medical terminology. The usage has remained relatively stable since the 15th century, emphasizing its place in both medical lexicon and everyday language.