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Parkinson
PAH-kihn-suhn
Parkinson (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Parkin"; notably borne by physician James Parkinson, for whom Parkinson's disease is named. Example: “James Parkinson first described the disease that bears his name.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Parkin"; notably borne by physician James Parkinson, for whom Parkinson's disease is named.
"James Parkinson first described the disease that bears his name."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Parkinsons
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Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Peter + -son.
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What does “Parkinson” mean?
The word “Parkinson” means an English surname meaning "son of Parkin"; notably borne by physician James Parkinson, for whom Parkinson's disease is named.
How do you pronounce “Parkinson”?
“Parkinson” is pronounced PAH-kihn-suhn (/ˈpɑɹ.kɪn.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Parkinson” in a sentence?
Here is “Parkinson” used in a sentence: “James Parkinson first described the disease that bears his name.”
What part of speech is “Parkinson”?
“Parkinson” is a name.
Is “Parkinson” a common word?
“Parkinson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
