Stye: meaning, definitions and examples
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stye
[ staษช ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น estilo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Stil
๐ฎ๐ฉ gaya
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะปั
๐ต๐ฑ styl
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฟใคใซ
๐ซ๐ท style
๐ช๐ธ estilo
๐น๐ท stil
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ styl
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtรฝl
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃๆ ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ slog
๐ฎ๐ธ stรญll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะธะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stil
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.