Diathese

German

Etymology

    Borrowed from Ancient Greek διάθεσις (diáthesis).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /diaˈteːzə/

    Noun

    Diathese f (genitive Diathese, plural Diathesen)

    1. (medicine) diathesis (predisposition to a disease)
      Synonym: Disposition
    2. (grammar) diathesis (voice)
      Synonym: Genus Verbi

    Declension

    Further reading

    • Diathese” in Duden online
    • Diathese” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache