Delacrimation

/ˌdiːˌlækrɪˈmeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The stopping or elimination of tears, or the process of ceasing to weep.

Etymology

From the prefix 'de-' plus 'lacrimation,' which comes from Latin 'lacrima' meaning 'tear.' This is a rare medical or poetic term from English and Latin traditions.

Kelly Says

Medical and poetic language borrowed from Latin gives us beautiful, specific words—'delacrimation' is the fancy way to say 'stopping crying,' showing how English loves elaborate words for even simple concepts.

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