acupuncturing
|ac-u-punc-tur-ing|
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/ˈæk.juˌpʌŋk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
(acupuncture)
needle therapy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acupuncture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acus,' meaning 'needle,' and 'punctura,' meaning 'pricking.'
Historical Evolution
'acus' and 'punctura' combined to form the French word 'acupuncture,' which was adopted into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pricking with a needle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'acupuncture'.
She is acupuncturing her patients to relieve their pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 07:36