SNEEZING Meaning and
Definition
-
Sneezing is a reflex action, often accompanied by a sudden expulsion of air and mucus from the nose and mouth, primarily resulting from irritation to the nasal passages. It is a natural, involuntary response of the body to help expel foreign particles or irritants that have entered the nasal cavity.
The act of sneezing involves the coordination of several physiological processes. First, a sensory signal is transmitted to the brain when the nasal passages detect an irritant, such as dust, pollen, or allergens. Subsequently, the brain triggers a reflex response that initiates a series of actions. The muscles in the chest and abdomen contract and the diaphragm, a thin muscular sheet separating the chest from the abdomen, moves upwards while the muscles around the lungs compress. Simultaneously, the muscles that control the release of air in the nose and mouth, specifically the larynx and vocal cords, close temporarily. Finally, a forceful expulsion of air is achieved through the nostrils and mouth, clearing the airway from irritants.
Sneezing is a protective mechanism of the respiratory system that helps to prevent the entry or further irritation of foreign substances in the nasal passages, sinuses, and airways. Sneezing can be triggered by a variety of factors such as allergies, infections, colds, exposure to irritants like strong odors, or even bright lights.
-
A sudden and violent rush of air, chiefly from the nostrils.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Top Common Misspellings for SNEEZING *
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
Other Common Misspellings for SNEEZING
Etymology of SNEEZING
The word "sneezing" is derived from the Old English word "fnēosan" which meant "to sneeze". This Old English term itself is related to the Old Norse word "fnǣsa" and the Middle Dutch word "fniesen". It is believed that the word "sneeze" originally imitated the sound of the act of sneezing.
Similar spelling words for SNEEZING
Conjugate verb Sneezing
CONDITIONAL
I
would sneeze
we
would sneeze
you
would sneeze
he/she/it
would sneeze
they
would sneeze
FUTURE
I
will sneeze
we
will sneeze
you
will sneeze
he/she/it
will sneeze
they
will sneeze
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have sneezed
we
will have sneezed
you
will have sneezed
he/she/it
will have sneezed
they
will have sneezed
PAST
I
sneezed
we
sneezed
you
sneezed
he/she/it
sneezed
they
sneezed
PAST PERFECT
I
had sneezed
we
had sneezed
you
had sneezed
he/she/it
had sneezed
they
had sneezed
PRESENT
I
sneeze
we
sneeze
you
sneeze
he/she/it
sneezes
they
sneeze
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have sneezed
we
have sneezed
you
have sneezed
he/she/it
has sneezed
they
have sneezed
I
am sneezing
we
are sneezing
you
are sneezing
he/she/it
is sneezing
they
are sneezing
I
was sneezing
we
were sneezing
you
were sneezing
he/she/it
was sneezing
they
were sneezing
I
will be sneezing
we
will be sneezing
you
will be sneezing
he/she/it
will be sneezing
they
will be sneezing
I
have been sneezing
we
have been sneezing
you
have been sneezing
he/she/it
has been sneezing
they
have been sneezing
I
had been sneezing
we
had been sneezing
you
had been sneezing
he/she/it
had been sneezing
they
had been sneezing
I
will have been sneezing
we
will have been sneezing
you
will have been sneezing
he/she/it
will have been sneezing
they
will have been sneezing
I
would have sneezed
we
would have sneezed
you
would have sneezed
he/she/it
would have sneezed
they
would have sneezed
I
would be sneezing
we
would be sneezing
you
would be sneezing
he/she/it
would be sneezing
they
would be sneezing
I
would have been sneezing
we
would have been sneezing
you
would have been sneezing
he/she/it
would have been sneezing
they
would have been sneezing
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
