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exsanguinating

|ex/san/gui/nat/ing|

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/ɛkˈsæŋɡwɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

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/ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

(exsanguinate)

drain of blood

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
exsanguinateexsanguinatedexsanguinatedexsanguinating
Etymology
Etymology Information

'exsanguinate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exsanguinatus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'sanguis' meant 'blood.'

Historical Evolution

'exsanguinatus' transformed into the English word 'exsanguinate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to drain of blood,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to drain or lose blood to the point of death.

The patient was exsanguinating rapidly due to the severe injury.

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Last updated: 2025/03/03 15:24