noun
strangulation
STRANG-guh-layshn
Strangulation (noun) means the act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat. Example: “The coroner ruled the cause of death as strangulation.”
noun
1
The act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat.
"The coroner ruled the cause of death as strangulation."
2
The medical cutting-off of blood or air supply to a body part.
"Left untreated, a strangulated hernia can cut off blood flow to the tissue."
How to use strangulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeath or injury from having your throat or blood supply cut off by pressure.
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- Plural
- strangulations
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Etymology
From Latin "strangulatio" ("choking"), from "strangulare" ("to choke"); related to "strangle."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “strangulation” mean?
The word “strangulation” means the act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat. In plain terms, death or injury from having your throat or blood supply cut off by pressure.
How do you pronounce “strangulation”?
“Strangulation” is pronounced STRANG-guh-layshn (/ˈstɹæŋɡ(j)əˌleɪ̯ʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “strangulation” in a sentence?
Here is “strangulation” used in a sentence: “The coroner ruled the cause of death as strangulation.”
What part of speech is “strangulation”?
“Strangulation” is a noun.
Where does the word “strangulation” come from?
The word “strangulation” comes from Latin. From Latin "strangulatio" ("choking"), from "strangulare" ("to choke"); related to "strangle.".
How many meanings does “strangulation” have?
“Strangulation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat.
