syncopal Meaning & Definition
What Does Syncopal Mean?
Syncopal is used as a noun meaning loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain. It is also used to mean the loss of one or more sounds or letters in the interior of a word (as in fo'c'sle for forecastle).
Syncopal at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsiŋ-kə-(ˌ)pē/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | blackout, faint and insensibility |
| Antonyms | nonsyncopal |
| First known use | 1550 |
Syncopal Definition (Noun)
- loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain : faint
- the loss of one or more sounds or letters in the interior of a word (as in fo'c'sle for forecastle)
Synonyms of Syncopal
Syncopal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Syncopal
Syncopal in a Sentence
syncope has been reported in a small percentage of patients taking the drug
Word Forms & Grammar
syn·co·pal adjective
syncopal
syncope
syncopes
syncopal (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Syncopal
Origin of Syncopal
Origin 1: Late Latin, from Greek synkopē, literally, cutting short, from synkoptein to cut short, from syn- + koptein to cut capon
Origin 2: From syncope + -al.
First Known Use
circa 1550
How Do You Say Syncopal?
You say syncopal as /ˈsiŋ-kə-(ˌ)pē/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (siŋ).
Syncopal: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is syncopal?
Syncopal is a noun.
What is another word for syncopal?
Close synonyms of syncopal are blackout, faint and insensibility. See the full list of syncopal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of syncopal?
The opposite of syncopal is nonsyncopal.