contusion
2 synonyms for contusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use contusion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
minor contusion
severe contusion
Mostly used in medical or clinical contexts; "bruise" is the everyday word.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusio, from contundere ("to beat, to bruise"), from com- plus tundere ("to beat").
Full origin of contusion →Frequently asked questions
What does “contusion” mean?
The word “contusion” means a bruise; an injury that discolors the skin without breaking it. In plain terms, a medical term for a bruise.
How do you pronounce “contusion”?
“Contusion” is pronounced kuhn-TYOO-zhuhn (/kənˈtuʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “contusion” in a sentence?
Here is “contusion” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted several contusions on the patient's arm.”
What part of speech is “contusion”?
“Contusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “contusion” come from?
The word “contusion” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contusio, from contundere ("to beat, to bruise"), from com- plus tundere ("to beat").
