ENGORGING Meaning and
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Engorging is a verb that refers to the act of filling up or enlarging something to the point of being swollen or distended. It commonly describes the process of overfilling or overindulging in food or drink. It implies the rapid consumption or intake of a large quantity of substance, leading to a feeling of being uncomfortably full.
In relation to eating, when someone engorges themselves, they consume an excessive amount of food in a short period, disregarding any limit or moderation. This can often occur during celebratory meals or when one is faced with an abundance of tempting food. Engorging may also be used figuratively in a non-food context, referring to the act of consuming or taking in an excessive amount of any substance or resource, leading to an overwhelming or overwhelming state.
The term engorging can also be used in a medical context to describe the swelling or expansion of a body part, typically due to increased blood flow or fluid accumulation. For example, during breastfeeding, the mother's breasts may become engorged as they fill with milk. In this context, engorging pertains to the enlarging and filling of a biological structure beyond its regular size or capacity.
Overall, engorging refers to the act of filling up or expanding something, primarily associated with overeating or overconsumption, but also applicable to general enlargement or swelling of body parts or structures.
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Etymology of ENGORGING
The word "engorge" comes from the Old French word "engorgier", which means "to swallow up". It is derived from the Latin word "ingurgitare", which also means "to swallow greedily" or "to devour". The Latin term is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "in" or "into", and the verb "gurges", meaning "whirlpool" or "voracious consuming". Therefore, the word "engorging" refers to the act of consuming or swallowing something greedily or excessively.
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Conjugate verb Engorging
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