Exact Match for "congestion"
- congestion⇄congestion, noun.
1. an overcrowded or congested condition.
Ex. Many drivers were caught in the Sunday traffic congestion and were late getting home.
2. too much blood or mucus in one part of the body.
Ex. Nose drops often relieve
Ends With "congestion"
- decongestion⇄decongestion, noun.
the act or process of decongesting or the condition of being decongested.
Ex. These same cities are ... faced with urban decongestion; people are moving out of town (Wall Street Journal).
Congestion
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
Definitions
- The state of being overcrowded or excessively filled.
- A condition in which fluid or blood accumulates abnormally in a part of the body.
Usage Examples
- There was severe congestion on the highway due to an accident.
- She suffered from nasal congestion during the winter.
Etymology
Derived from Latin congestio ("a heaping together"), from congerere ("to bring together, pile up").
Synonyms
- Overcrowding
- Blockage
- Obstruction
- Jam
Antonyms
- Clearance
- Flow
- Unclogging
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Congestion | /kɔ̃.ʒɛs.tjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | Congestión | /kon.xesˈtjon/ |
| German | Verstopfung | /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɔpfʊŋ/ |
| Italian | Congestione | /kon.dʒesˈtjo.ne/ |
| Russian | Застой (Zastoy) | /zɐˈstoj/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 拥堵 (Yōngdǔ) | /joʊŋ˥˩ tu˨˩/ |
| Japanese | 混雑 (Konzatsu) | /kon.za.tsu/ |
| Hindi | भीड़भाड़ (Bheedbhaar) | /bʱiːɽ.bʱaːɽ/ |
| Tamil | நெரிசல் (Nerichal) | /ne.ɾi.t͡ʃal/ |
| Portuguese | Congestionamento | /kõ.ʒes.tʃi.o.naˈmẽ.tu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
- American English: /kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
- French: /kɔ̃.ʒɛs.tjɔ̃/
- Spanish: /kon.xesˈtjon/
Historical Usage
The term "congestion" has been used in English since the 15th century, originally referring to medical conditions before expanding to describe urban and traffic problems.
Cultural Nuances
"Congestion" is commonly associated with transportation systems, healthcare, and urban planning. Different cultures address congestion with varied infrastructure solutions and medical treatments.
More Information
In urban settings, congestion often results from overpopulation and poor city planning. In medicine, congestion is associated with conditions like sinus infections and lung disorders.