concussion
UK: kənˈkʌʃən | US: kənˈkʌʃən
n. a temporary injury to the brain caused by a blow or violent shaking
n. a violent shock or jarring impact
n. (archaic) the act of violently shaking or agitating
con<together> + cuss<shake> + ion<noun suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin com-, meaning "with" or "together."
- cuss<shake>: From Latin quatere (past participle quassus), meaning "to shake violently."
- ion<noun suffix>: Forms nouns indicating an action or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word concussion originates from Latin concussio (a shaking or striking), derived from con- (intensifying prefix) + quatere (to shake). It originally described physical agitation or violent impact, later narrowing to medical contexts (brain injury caused by shaking or impact). The morphemes logically combine to depict "violent shaking together."
He suffered a concussion after falling off his bike.
The concussion of the explosion shattered nearby windows.
(Archaic) The concussion of waves against the rocks was deafening.
Athletes are at high risk for concussions in contact sports.
The doctor diagnosed her with a mild concussion.