anacrotic
|an-a-crot-ic|
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/ˌænəˈkrɒtɪk/
upward pulse wave
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacrotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakrotikos', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'krotos' meant 'a beating or striking'.
Historical Evolution
'anakrotikos' transformed into the modern English word 'anacrotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'upward beating', but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to pulse waves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the initial upward stroke of a pulse wave.
The anacrotic phase of the pulse wave is crucial for understanding cardiovascular health.
Last updated: 2025/07/26 10:21