Stomach

Definition

Stomach is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the organ in the body responsible for digesting food. As a verb, it means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈstʌm.ək/
• Respelling: STUH-muhk

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈstʌm.ək/
• Respelling: STUH-muhk

Etymology

The word "stomach" originates from Old French "estomac," derived from Latin "stomachus," meaning "throat" or "stomach," and from Greek "stomakhos," referring to the stomach or gullet.

Derivatives

• Stomachache (noun)
• Stomaching (verb, present participle)
• Stomachic (adjective, relating to the stomach)
• Stomachful (noun, an amount the stomach can hold)
• Stomachless (adjective, lacking tolerance)

Synonyms

• Abdomen (noun)
• Tolerate (verb)
• Digest (verb)

Antonyms

• Reject (verb)
• Dislike (verb)
• None (noun)

Usage

The term "stomach" is widely used in biological and figurative contexts. Examples include "He felt pain in his stomach" (noun) and "She couldn’t stomach the bitter medicine" (verb).

Related Terms

• Digest: To process food in the stomach.
• Abdomen: The region of the body containing the stomach.
• Appetite: The desire for food, associated with the stomach.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A digestive organ: Refers to the organ in the body where food is broken down.
  • Example: "The stomach secretes acid to aid digestion."
• The abdomen area: Refers to the region of the body containing the stomach.
  • Example: "He felt a cramp in his lower stomach."

Verb

• To tolerate or endure: Refers to accepting or dealing with something unpleasant.
  • Example: "She could not stomach the unfair criticism."