How Do You Spell ASPHYXIATED?

Pronunciation: [ɐsfˈɪksɪˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "asphyxiated" is derived from its pronunciation in IPA phonetic transcription, which is æsˈfɪksiˌeɪtɪd. This word means to be deprived of oxygen and suffer from suffocation, leading to unconsciousness or even death. The prefix "as- " means "without," while "phyx-" refers to "the process of breathing." The suffix "-iate" denotes "to become" or "to cause to be." Together, these elements form the root meaning of "asphyxiated" as the act of being without the ability to breathe properly.

ASPHYXIATED Meaning and Definition

1. Asphyxiated is an adjective that describes the state or condition of being deprived of air, resulting in suffocation or the inability to breathe adequately. This term is often used when referring to the restriction or blockage of airflow to the lungs, thereby hindering an individual from breathing properly. It conveys the notion of a severe or complete deprivation of oxygen, leading to a state of suffocation and potential fatality if left untreated.

   When someone is asphyxiated, it typically means that their airways are obstructed or compressed, prohibiting the intake of necessary lifesaving oxygen. This can occur through various means, such as the inhalation of harmful gases, the choking or constriction of the throat, or being trapped in an enclosed or oxygen-deficient environment. The resulting lack of oxygen in the body leads to significant physical distress, potentially causing unconsciousness and ultimately resulting in death if immediate medical attention is not provided.

   The term asphyxiated can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or condition in which one feels suffocated or overwhelmed, typically in a metaphorical sense. For instance, it may be applied to circumstances involving extreme pressure, tight control, or a sense of being trapped or restrained. In this context, it implies a feeling of being restricted, stifled, or unable to breathe freely, though it does not involve the actual deprivation of oxygen from the body.

2. Suffocated as by hanging or drowning, or by an accumulation of carbonic acid in the blood.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ASPHYXIATED

• asphixiate
• asphyxiater
• zsphyxiated
• ssphyxiated
• wsphyxiated
• qsphyxiated
• aaphyxiated
• azphyxiated
• axphyxiated
• adphyxiated
• aephyxiated
• awphyxiated
• asohyxiated
• aslhyxiated
• asphuyxiated
• asphyxiaated

Etymology of ASPHYXIATED

The word "asphyxiated" is derived from the Greek word "asphyxia", which means "a stopping of the pulse" or "suffocation". It is formed by combining the prefix "a-" (meaning "without" or "lack of") and the root "sphyxis" (meaning "heartbeat" or "pulse"). The term "asphyxia" was initially used in medical contexts to describe a condition where there is a cessation of the heartbeat or difficulty in breathing due to suffocation or lack of oxygen. Over time, the word "asphyxiated" was formed to describe someone or something that has been deprived of oxygen resulting in suffocation or respiratory failure.

Similar spelling words for ASPHYXIATED

• asphyxiating,
• asphyxiation,
• asphyxiate,
• asphyxia,
• asphyxiator.

Conjugate verb Asphyxiated

CONDITIONAL

I would asphyxiate

we would asphyxiate

you would asphyxiate

he/she/it would asphyxiate

they would asphyxiate

FUTURE

I will asphyxiate

we will asphyxiate

you will asphyxiate

he/she/it will asphyxiate

they will asphyxiate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have asphyxiated

we will have asphyxiated

you will have asphyxiated

he/she/it will have asphyxiated

they will have asphyxiated

PAST

I asphyxiated

we asphyxiated

you asphyxiated

he/she/it asphyxiated

they asphyxiated

PAST PERFECT

I had asphyxiated

we had asphyxiated

you had asphyxiated

he/she/it had asphyxiated

they had asphyxiated

PRESENT

I asphyxiate

we asphyxiate

you asphyxiate

he/she/it asphyxiates

they asphyxiate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have asphyxiated

we have asphyxiated

you have asphyxiated

he/she/it has asphyxiated

they have asphyxiated

I am asphyxiating

we are asphyxiating

you are asphyxiating

he/she/it is asphyxiating

they are asphyxiating

I was asphyxiating

we were asphyxiating

you were asphyxiating

he/she/it was asphyxiating

they were asphyxiating

I will be asphyxiating

we will be asphyxiating

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I have been asphyxiating

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I will have been asphyxiating

we will have been asphyxiating

you will have been asphyxiating

he/she/it will have been asphyxiating

they will have been asphyxiating

I would have asphyxiated

we would have asphyxiated

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he/she/it would have asphyxiated

they would have asphyxiated

I would be asphyxiating

we would be asphyxiating

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they would be asphyxiating

I would have been asphyxiating

we would have been asphyxiating

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they would have been asphyxiating