Synonyms for costiveness
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being costive; constipation.
The new cases prove that in habitual costiveness or inactivity of the bowels, galvanism is a more valuable remedy, and that its effects are permanent .
Example sentences
- constipation Figs are recommended for constipation conditions.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| costiveness | steady | |
| constipation | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- constipation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (constipation4 = 4 syllables).