flatline
What is another word for flatline? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A continuous, unbroken line on a monitor showing that a heart or brain has stopped functioning.
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How to use flatline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flatline on the monitor
growth has flatlined
Etymology
From "flat" + "line" — describing the straight, unmoving trace an ECG or EEG produces when there's no more activity to record.
Full origin of flatline →Frequently asked questions
What does “flatline” mean?
The word “flatline” means a continuous, unbroken line on a monitor showing that a heart or brain has stopped functioning. In plain terms, literally, a heart or brain monitor going dead flat; figuratively, something that has stopped growing or changing at all.
How do you pronounce “flatline”?
“Flatline” is pronounced FLAT-lyn (/ˈflætˌlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “flatline” in a sentence?
Here is “flatline” used in a sentence: “The monitor showed a flatline moments after his heart stopped.”
What part of speech is “flatline”?
Depending on how it is used, “flatline” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “flatline” have?
“Flatline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a continuous, unbroken line on a monitor showing that a heart or brain has stopped functioning.
