acne
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B2
/ˈækni/
skin condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acne' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akmē,' where 'akmē' meant 'point' or 'peak.'
Historical Evolution
'akmē' changed from the Greek word 'akmē' and eventually became the modern English word 'acne'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'point' or 'peak,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a skin condition characterized by pimples.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a skin condition characterized by red pimples, often occurring on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands.
Teenagers often suffer from acne during puberty.
Synonyms
pimpleszits
Last updated: 2025/04/24 08:06