atrophy
/ˈætrəfi/
at · ro · phy
/ˈæ · trə · fi/
English Definition
n. wasting away; decline; deterioration
Significado en Español
atrofia
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Example Sentence
Muscles can atrophy from lack of use.
肌肉会因缺乏使用而萎缩。
Synonyms
(n.) Wasting away
degeneration
(v.) Wither
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(without) + trophy(nutrition) → atrophy, decline.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “atrophy”:
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A
diminish
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B
enlarge
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C
strengthen
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D
revive
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A — diminish.
“atrophy” means n. wasting away; decline; deterioration
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Without any regular exercise, unused muscles will slowly ______.
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A
strengthen
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B
grow
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C
thrive
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D
atrophy
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D — atrophy.
“atrophy” means n. wasting away; decline; deterioration
Common questions about “atrophy”
What does “atrophy” mean?
atrophy — n. wasting away; decline; deterioration. In Chinese: 萎缩.
How do you pronounce “atrophy”?
atrophy is pronounced /ˈætrəfi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: at · ro · phy.
How do you use “atrophy” in a sentence?
Muscles can atrophy from lack of use. (肌肉会因缺乏使用而萎缩。)
What are synonyms for “atrophy”?
(n.) Wasting away, degeneration, (v.) Wither — all close in meaning to atrophy (n. wasting away; decline; deterioration).
Is “atrophy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. atrophy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “atrophy”?
a-(without) + trophy(nutrition) → atrophy, decline.
