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congestion

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Main Entry:
con·gest 
          Listen to the pronunciation of congest
Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈjest\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Latin congestus, past participle of congerere to bring together, from com- + gerere to bear
Date:
1599
transitive verb 1 : to concentrate in a small or narrow space 2 : to cause an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus in (as an organ or part) 3 : clog <traffic congested the highways> intransitive verb : to become congested
con·ges·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of congestion \-ˈjes-chən, -ˈjesh-\ noun
con·ges·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of congestive \-ˈjes-tiv\ adjective


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