diastasis

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/daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/

noun

A separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture.

OriginNew Latin diastasis ← Ancient Greek διάστασις →
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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineA separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture.
  2. The property of being diastatic, i.e. having germinated.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekδιάστασις“separation, standing aloof”
  2. New Latindiastasis
  3. Englishdiastasis

From New Latin diastasis, from Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, “separation, standing aloof”), from δια- (dia-) + στάσις (stásis, “standing”). Compare diastema.

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diastasis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diastasis

MLA

“diastasis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diastasis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diastasis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diastasis.

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