How Do You Spell CLOT?

Pronunciation: [klˈɒt] (IPA)

The word "clot" is spelled as /klɑt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters "cl" are pronounced as /kl/, which is a consonant cluster made of a voiceless velar stop and a lateral approximant. The vowel sound in the middle is /ɑ/, which is an open back unrounded vowel. Lastly, the final letter "t" is pronounced as /t/, which is an unvoiced alveolar stop. This word is used to describe a gel-like mass formed by blood coagulation.

CLOT Meaning and Definition

  1. A clot is a congealed or coagulated mass of blood or other fluid substances that typically forms within a blood vessel or body cavity. It is composed of platelets, red blood cells, and fibrin, a protein involved in the clotting process. When an injury occurs and blood vessels are damaged, the body initiates a series of clotting reactions to stop bleeding and protect itself from further harm.

    In the context of blood vessels, a clot may obstruct the flow of blood, potentially leading to various medical conditions. For instance, a blood clot within a coronary artery can result in a heart attack, while a clot in the deep veins of the legs may cause deep vein thrombosis. These conditions are potentially life-threatening if the clot dislodges and travels to vital organs, leading to blockages known as embolisms.

    Beyond medical use, the term "clot" can also be employed metaphorically to describe a person or situation that is obstructive, hindered, or stagnant. It implies a figurative or metaphorical clogging or blockage of progress, growth, or development. In this sense, a clot can refer to an individual who is unresponsive, slow, or lacking initiative. Conversely, it can describe an unfavorable circumstance impeding the smooth flow of events, inhibiting desired outcomes, or causing inconvenience and delay.

  2. 1. To coagulate. 2. A coagulum, a thrombus.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Fluid matter thickened or coagulated into a lump or lumps-clod is applied to earth.
    • To turn into masses or lumps; to coagulate or thicken, as milk or blood.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CLOT

The word "clot" originated from the Old English word "clott" or "clot" which meant a lump or mass, particularly referring to a thickened or coagulated substance. The etymology can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root word "klutaz" which had a similar meaning of lump or mass. The word further found its roots in the Old Norse word "klotti" and the Old High German word "kluz" with the same interpretation. Over time, the term "clot" has evolved to retain its original meaning while also gaining additional senses and figurative uses.

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Plural form of CLOT is CLOTS

Conjugate verb Clot

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would clot
you would clot
he/she/it would clot
we would clot
they would clot

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s clot

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

clotted

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I clot
you clot
he/she/it clots
we clot
they clot

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clotting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clotting
you have been clotting
he/she/it has been clotting
we have been clotting
they have been clotting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it clot

SIMPLE PAST

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

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