hospitalized
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/ˈhɑːspɪtəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪzd/
(hospitalize)
admitted to hospital
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hospitalize' originates from the word 'hospital', which comes from the Latin word 'hospes', meaning 'guest' or 'host'.
Historical Evolution
'hospital' evolved from the Old French word 'hospital', which was derived from the Latin 'hospitale', meaning 'guest house'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for guests', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place for medical care'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'hospitalize'.
She was hospitalized for a week after the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39