Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/æbˈdoʊ.mən/

Definitions

• The part of the body containing the digestive organs; the belly.

Usage Examples

• "He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen."
• "The doctor examined her abdomen for any abnormalities."

Etymology

From Latin "abdomen," meaning "belly."

Synonyms

• Belly
• Tummy

Antonyms

• Chest
• Back

Translations

• Spanish: abdomen
• French: abdomen
• German: Abdomen
• Italian: addome
• Portuguese: abdômen
• Russian: живот (zhivot)
• Chinese (Simplified): 腹部 (fùbù)
• Japanese: 腹部 (fukubu)
• Korean: 복부 (bokbu)
• Arabic: بطن (baṭn)
• Hindi: पेट (peṭ)
• Bengali: পেট (peṭ)
• Punjabi: ਪੇਟ (peṭ)
• Gujarati: પેટ (peṭ)
• Marathi: पोट (poṭ)
• Tamil: வயிறு (vaiyiru)
• Telugu: కడుపు (kaḍupu)
• Malayalam: ആഹാരം (āhāraṁ)
• Kannada: ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ (hoṭṭe)
• Odia: ପେଟ (peṭ)
• Assamese: পেট (peṭ)
• Urdu: پیٹ (peṭ)
• Manipuri: abdomen
• Sindhi: abdomen (for context)

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary based on regional accents.

Historical Usage

Historically, "abdomen" has been used in medical contexts to describe the body part.

Cultural Nuances

The abdomen is often associated with health, wellness, and physical fitness.

More Information

The abdomen houses vital organs and plays a crucial role in digestion and overall health.