agonal
|a-go-nal|
C1
/ˈæɡənl/
related to severe pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agonal' originates from the Greek word 'agon,' which meant 'contest' or 'struggle.'
Historical Evolution
'agon' transformed into the Latin word 'agonalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agonal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'contest' or 'struggle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to agony or severe pain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or associated with agony, especially the final stages of a severe illness or the process of dying.
The patient was in an agonal state before passing away.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 06:36