traumatized
|trau-ma-tized|
B2
/ˈtrɔːməˌtaɪzd/
(traumatize)
psychological injury
Etymology
Etymology Information
'traumatized' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'trauma,' where 'trauma' meant 'wound.'
Historical Evolution
'trauma' changed from the Greek word 'τραῦμα' and eventually became the modern English word 'trauma.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wound or injury,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'psychological injury.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'traumatize'.
The event traumatized him for life.
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Adjective 1
deeply affected by a distressing experience or injury.
After the accident, she was traumatized and couldn't drive for months.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41