Word
acne
Phoneticsac·ne
US/ˈækni/
UK/ˈækni/
Definition
n. a skin condition that causes red spots or pimples, often on the face, back, or chest.
n. an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterised by the eruption of pimples or pustules.
Examples
“She uses a special face wash to help treat her acne.”
“Many teenagers struggle with their self-confidence when they develop severe acne during high school.”
“While topical treatments can manage mild cases of acne, more persistent inflammatory conditions may require a dermatologist to prescribe systemic antibiotics or hormonal therapy.”
Examples
simple
“She uses a special face wash to help treat her acne.”
contextual
“Many teenagers struggle with their self-confidence when they develop severe acne during high school.”
complex
“While topical treatments can manage mild cases of acne, more persistent inflammatory conditions may require a dermatologist to prescribe systemic antibiotics or hormonal therapy.”
Usage
Uncountable in general use; often used without an article.
Real-World Examples
“More than 80% of 13- to 18-year-olds experience acne during their teenage years.” Etymology
From New Latin acnē, probably a corruption of Ancient Greek ἀκμή (akmḗ, “point, top”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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