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amelia

1

[ uh-mel-ee-uh, ey-mee-lee-uh ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. the congenital absence of one or more limbs.


Amelia

2

[ uh-meel-yuh ]

noun

  1. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “industrious.”

amelia

/ əˈːɪə /

noun

  1. pathol the congenital absence of arms or legs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amelia1

First recorded in 1970–75; a- 6 + -melia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amelia1

from a- 1+ Greek melos limb + -ia
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Example Sentences

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Amelia Jones, a professor and vice dean of faculty and research at USC’s Roski School of Art and Design, expressed support for Soto’s decision to not file charges against most protesters.

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“Sherlock & Daughter” hits the sweet spot between originality and familiarity with a plot that’s as devoted to unraveling the mystery of Amelia as it is to weaving a new entanglement for Holmes.

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In a flashback, Lucia explains to Amelia that her forbears were Spanish and Apache, making the young woman’s English heritage a challenge to the status quo.

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Through Amelia, series creator and executive producer Brendan Foley has an opportunity to address and perhaps challenge the colonialist outlook imbued in Holmes by his author.

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Between Amelia seeming utterly convinced about her paternity and demonstrating she has a logician’s sharp sensibility, he agrees to tag her in.

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