diastasis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture.
  2. The property of being diastatic, i.e. having germinated.

Pronunciation

/daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/

Word forms

diastasis

Etymology

From New Latin diastasis, from Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, “separation, standing aloof”), from δια- (dia-) + στάσις (stásis, “standing”). Compare diastema.

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