concussion

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
  2. noun any violent blow

Etymology

From Latin concussiō. Equivalent to concuss + -ion.

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