Synonyms for purpuric
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pertaining to or affected with purpura (skin discoloration from blood inside it).
After 1–14 days, skin eruption occurs abruptly, consisting of symmetrical purpuric macules which progress to blisters and areas of epidermal necrosis...
Related words
- Phrases
- purpuric acid
Example sentences
- purplish Some purplish fish are swimming fast in the creek.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| purpuric | rising | |
| purplish | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- purplish2, purpural
- 9 letters
- purpurous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (purplish2 = 2 syllables).