How Do You Spell TUMEFIES?

Pronunciation: [tjˈuːmɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "tumefies" is spelled with seven letters and three syllables. It is pronounced as "too-muh-fahyz" or /tuːməˈfaɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word means to expand or swell, especially due to a build-up of excess fluids in the body. The correct spelling is often a challenge for people due to its unusual grouping of letters. It is important to pay attention to the correct spelling of words in order to effectively communicate and avoid misunderstandings.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Conjugate verb
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TUMEFIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Tumefies is a verb that refers to the process of swelling or enlarging, typically in the context of an organ, tissue, or part of the body. It is derived from the Latin term "tumefacere," meaning "to make swollen or puffed up."

    When something tumefies, it undergoes an abnormal increase in size, often accompanied by inflammation or fluid accumulation. This swelling may result from various factors, such as injury, infection, or underlying medical conditions.

    The term is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts, particularly when describing the enlargement of specific body parts. For example, in dermatology, tumefies can describe the swelling of the skin due to allergic reactions or insect bites. In dentistry, it can refer to the swelling of the gums caused by infections or gum diseases.

    The verb tumefy can also be used metaphorically to describe non-physical swelling, such as an idea or emotion that becomes inflated or exaggerated. In this sense, it signifies an enlargement or inflation of something intangible.

    Overall, tumefies is a term that signifies the swelling or enlargement of a body part or an abstract concept beyond its normal state.

Common Misspellings for TUMEFIES

  • tumefie
  • tumeffied
  • tumefied
  • Tumefyed
  • rumefies
  • fumefies
  • gumefies
  • yumefies
  • 6umefies
  • 5umefies
  • tymefies
  • thmefies
  • tjmefies
  • timefies
  • t8mefies
  • t7mefies
  • tunefies
  • tukefies
  • tujefies
  • tumwfies

Etymology of TUMEFIES

The word "tumefies" derives from the Latin term "tumere", which means "to swell". The verb "tumefy" is formed by adding the suffix "-fy" to the Latin root. It came into the English language in the mid-17th century, predominantly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the process of an abnormal swelling or enlargement of a body part or tissue.

Conjugate verb Tumefies

CONDITIONAL

I would tumefies
you would tumefies
he/she/it would tumefies
we would tumefies
they would tumefies
I would tumefy
we would tumefy
you would tumefy
he/she/it would tumefy
they would tumefy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tumefying
you would be tumefying
he/she/it would be tumefying
we would be tumefying
they would be tumefying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tumefies
you would have tumefies
he/she/it would have tumefies
we would have tumefies
they would have tumefies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tumefying
you would have been tumefying
he/she/it would have been tumefying
we would have been tumefying
they would have been tumefying

FUTURE

I will tumefy
you will tumefy
he/she/it will tumefy
we will tumefy
they will tumefy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tumefying
you will be tumefying
he/she/it will be tumefying
we will be tumefying
they will be tumefying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tumefied
you will have tumefied
he/she/it will have tumefied
we will have tumefied
they will have tumefied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tumefying
you will have been tumefying
he/she/it will have been tumefying
we will have been tumefying
they will have been tumefying

IMPERATIVE

you tumefy
we let´s tumefy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tumefy

PAST

I tumefied
you tumefied
he/she/it tumefied
we tumefied
they tumefied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tumefying
you were tumefying
he/she/it was tumefying
we were tumefying
they were tumefying

PAST PARTICIPLE

tumefied

PAST PERFECT

I had tumefied
you had tumefied
he/she/it had tumefied
we had tumefied
they had tumefied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tumefying
you had been tumefying
he/she/it had been tumefying
we had been tumefying
they had been tumefying

PRESENT

I tumefy
you tumefy
he/she/it tumefies
we tumefy
they tumefy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tumefying
you are tumefying
he/she/it is tumefying
we are tumefying
they are tumefying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tumefying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tumefied
you have tumefied
he/she/it has tumefied
we have tumefied
they have tumefied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tumefying
you have been tumefying
he/she/it has been tumefying
we have been tumefying
they have been tumefying
I would have tumefied
we would have tumefied
you would have tumefied
he/she/it would have tumefied
they would have tumefied

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