How Do You Spell ASTRINGE?

Pronunciation: [ɐstɹˈɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "astringe" is spelled with an "a" at the beginning and an "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /əˈstrɪndʒ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the "s" and "t" sounds are clear. The "r" sound is a retroflex consonant, pronounced with the tongue curling back slightly. The second syllable has an "i" sound and a nasalized "n" sound typical of words ending in "-inge". This word means to tighten or contract, often used in the context of medicinal or cosmetic applications.

ASTRINGE Meaning and Definition

1. Astringe, derived from the Latin word "astringere," refers to the act of constricting or contracting body tissues. As a verb, astringe is primarily used to describe the action of tightening or drawing together bodily tissues, particularly mucous membranes and blood vessels. This process works by reducing the diameter of these tissues, leading to a sensation of tightening or constriction.

   In a medical context, astringent substances or medications are often employed to promote the astringent action. These substances can be natural or synthetic and are commonly utilized to control bleeding, swelling, or secretions in certain parts of the body. For instance, astringents can be applied externally to halt bleeding or to provide relief in conditions such as hemorrhoids. Internally, astringents can be used to reduce excessive secretions in the gastrointestinal or urinary systems.

   Beyond its medical usage, the term can also be employed metaphorically to describe actions or events that narrow and restrict different aspects of life. In this sense, astringe refers to the process of binding, restricting, or tightening the freedom or growth of something. It characterizes the act of imposing limitations or constraints on a particular area, whether it be social, economic, or political.

   Overall, astringe typically describes the action of tightening or contracting body tissues or imposing restrictions in a broader context, showcasing its multifaceted usage in both medical and metaphorical realms.

2. To act as an astringent.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To bind together; to contract by pressing together.

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

Common Misspellings for ASTRINGE

• zstringe
• sstringe
• wstringe
• qstringe
• aatringe
• aztringe
• axtringe
• adtringe
• aetringe
• awtringe
• asrringe
• asfringe
• asgringe
• asyringe
• as6ringe
• as5ringe
• asteinge
• astdinge
• astrings
• stringe
• astring
• satringe
• abstrnge
• Abspringe
• astriner
• austrinne
• strinne
• gastrinne
• gastrinee
• asarinee
• asteritte
• estrivage
• gstringz
• Astrikg
• Astringaly
• Obiastringe
• Aylringe
• astreange
• Eastinge
• Abstrinje

Etymology of ASTRINGE

The word "astringe" comes from the Latin word "astringere", which means "to bind up" or "to tighten". The Latin word is derived from the amalgamation of the prefix "ad-" meaning "to" or "toward", and the verb "stringere" meaning "to tie" or "to bind". The word "astringe" in English has retained the meaning of contracting, constricting, or binding something.

Similar spelling words for ASTRINGE

• asteriated,
• asterism,
• astride,
• astreus,
• astringent,
• astringency,
• asterisk,
• ashtoreth,
• astronomer,
• asterion,
• ash tree,
• austrian,
• astrologer,
• asterisked,
• Astarita,
• asteridae,
• Astrid,
• astringence.

Conjugate verb Astringe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have astringed

you would have astringed

he/she/it would have astringed

we would have astringed

they would have astringed

I would have astringe

you would have astringe

he/she/it would have astringe

we would have astringe

they would have astringe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been astringing

you would have been astringing

he/she/it would have been astringing

we would have been astringing

they would have been astringing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would astringe

you would astringe

he/she/it would astringe

we would astringe

they would astringe

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be astringing

you would be astringing

he/she/it would be astringing

we would be astringing

they would be astringing

FUTURE

I will astringe

you will astringe

he/she/it will astringe

we will astringe

they will astringe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be astringing

you will be astringing

he/she/it will be astringing

we will be astringing

they will be astringing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have astringed

you will have astringed

he/she/it will have astringed

we will have astringed

they will have astringed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been astringing

you will have been astringing

he/she/it will have been astringing

we will have been astringing

they will have been astringing

IMPERATIVE

you astringe

we let´s astringe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to astringe

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was astringing

you were astringing

he/she/it was astringing

we were astringing

they were astringing

PAST PARTICIPLE

astringed

PAST PERFECT

I had astringed

you had astringed

he/she/it had astringed

we had astringed

they had astringed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been astringing

you had been astringing

he/she/it had been astringing

we had been astringing

they had been astringing

PRESENT

I astringe

you astringe

he/she/it astringes

we astringe

they astringe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am astringing

you are astringing

he/she/it is astringing

we are astringing

they are astringing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

astringing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have astringed

you have astringed

he/she/it has astringed

we have astringed

they have astringed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been astringing

you have been astringing

he/she/it has been astringing

we have been astringing

they have been astringing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it astringe

SIMPLE PAST

I astringed

you astringed

he/she/it astringed

we astringed

they astringed