Injury

Definition

Injury is a noun that refers to physical harm or damage to the body caused by an external force or action. It can also refer to emotional or psychological harm, or legal damage done to rights or reputation.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪndʒəri/
• Respelling: IN-juh-ree

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪndʒəri/
• Respelling: IN-juh-ree

Etymology

The word "injury" originates from the Latin "injuria," meaning "a wrong" or "injustice," from "in-" (not) and "jus" (law or right). It entered Middle English through Old French "injurie," initially encompassing both physical and moral harm.

Derivatives

• Injurious (adjective)
• Injuriously (adverb)
• Injuriousness (noun)
• Reinjury (noun)
• Uninjured (adjective)

Synonyms

• Harm
• Wound
• Trauma

Antonyms

• Healing
• Recovery
• Health

Usage

The term "injury" is widely used in medical, legal, and colloquial contexts. For example, "He sustained a severe leg injury during the accident," or "The plaintiff claimed injury to their reputation."

Related Terms

• Accident: An unforeseen event that causes harm or damage.
• Wound: A specific type of injury involving the skin or tissues.
• Trauma: Severe physical or emotional harm.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Physical harm or damage to the body: Refers to external or internal damage caused by accidents, violence, or other forces.
  • Example: "The player was taken off the field due to a knee injury."
• Emotional or psychological harm: Indicates damage to a person’s mental health or well-being.
  • Example: "She struggled to recover from the emotional injury caused by the incident."
• Legal damage to rights or reputation: Refers to harm caused to a person's status or entitlements.
  • Example: "The lawsuit sought compensation for the injury to his professional reputation."