acupuncture
1 synonym for acupuncture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A traditional Chinese medical treatment involving inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, often used for pain relief.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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stylostixis
How to use acupuncture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acupuncture treatment
acupuncture needles
try acupuncture
Etymology
A learned borrowing from New Latin acupunctura, joining acus ("needle") and punctura ("puncture"). First recorded in English in 1684.
Full origin of acupuncture →Frequently asked questions
What does “acupuncture” mean?
The word “acupuncture” means a traditional Chinese medical treatment involving inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, often used for pain relief. In plain terms, a treatment, originating in China, that uses fine needles inserted into the skin to relieve pain or treat illness.
How do you pronounce “acupuncture”?
“Acupuncture” is pronounced A-kyoo-puhngk-chur (/ˈæ.kjuˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “acupuncture” in a sentence?
Here is “acupuncture” used in a sentence: “She tried acupuncture to help with her chronic back pain.”
What part of speech is “acupuncture”?
“Acupuncture” is a noun.
Where does the word “acupuncture” come from?
The word “acupuncture” dates back to around 1684 and comes from New Latin. A learned borrowing from New Latin acupunctura, joining acus ("needle") and punctura ("puncture"). First recorded in English in 1684.
Is “acupuncture” a common word?
“Acupuncture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
