Paralysis word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "paralysis" word

[noun] loss of the ability to move a body part

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\Pa*ral"y*sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to loosen, dissolve, or disable at the side; ? beside + ? to loosen. See {Para-}, and {Loose}, and cf. {Palsy}.] (Med.) Abolition of function, whether complete or partial; esp., the loss of the power of voluntary motion, with or without that of sensation, in any part of the body; palsy. See {Hemiplegia}, and {Paraplegia}. Also used figuratively. ``Utter paralysis of memory.'' --G. Eliot. Mischievous practices arising out of the paralysis of the powers of ownership. --Duke of Argyll (1887).

Synonyms for paralysis

palsy

Related terms: abscess, atrophy, contemplative life, coughing, cyanosis, diplegia, dropsy, dyspepsia, flux, hypotension, idleness, inactivity, indolence, marasmus, meditation, nausea, pacifism, passive self-annihilation, poliomyelitis, sensory paralysis, tabes, watching and waiting

The fun area, different aproach to word »paralysis«

Let's analyse "paralysis" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SISYLARAP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2520 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .- .-. .- .-.. -.-- ... .. ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: paralysis: 1 + 1 + 9 = 11, reduced: 11 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: paralysis: 7 + 1 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 7 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 39, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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