hoarseness

Meanings

• noun

  A condition in which the voice is raspy, husky, or harsh, often due to inflammation or damage to the vocal cords.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoarseness
drowsiness , dreariness , weariness

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Variants

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hoarse , hoarsely , hoarseness , hoarsenesses , hoarser , hoarsest

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Etymology

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From the Old English word hars 'harsh, rough' + the suffix -ness.

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Trivia

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1. Hoarseness can be caused by various factors, including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and shouting.

2. Prolonged hoarseness can lead to more serious conditions, such as nodules or polyps on the vocal cords.

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Related Concepts

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1. laryngitis: A common condition causing hoarseness, characterized by inflammation of the vocal cords.

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Culture

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In literature, hoarseness can symbolize weakness, illness, or emotional distress. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth describes her husband's voice as 'hoarse, as if thou hadst been drinking, and thou stutters at it.'

How to Memorize "hoarseness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking with a raspy, harsh voice. Visualize the vocal cords being inflamed or damaged, making it difficult for them to produce clear sounds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hoarseness with illness, weakness, or emotional distress. Remember the feeling of having a sore throat or a raspy voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'harsh' in 'hoarseness' and associating it with a harsh, raspy voice.

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