HeyRuaHow to say “homeostasis” in Irish
- Irish:
- hoiméastáis
- English:
- homeostasis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hom-ee-ay-STAWSH” /ˈhomʲiːeːsˌtɑːʃ/
- Plural:
- hoiméastáisí (homeostases)
- Genitive singular:
- hoiméastáise, na hoiméastáise (e.g. prionsabal na hoiméastáise, the principle of homeostasis)
- Genitive plural:
- hoiméastáisí, na hoiméastáisí (e.g. meicníochtaí na hoiméastáisí, the mechanisms of homeostasis)
What does “hoiméastáis” mean?
- homeostasis
- The tendency of a living body or system to keep its internal conditions, such as temperature, stable and balanced.Also: internal balance, physiological equilibrium.
“Hoiméastáis” with the article
The plural of homeostasis in Irish is hoiméastáisí. Here is hoiméastáis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Hoiméastáis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hoiméastáis, the Irish word for homeostasis.
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Homeostasis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homeostasis?
The Irish for homeostasis is hoiméastáis (pronounced “hom-ee-ay-STAWSH”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is hoiméastáisí.
How do you pronounce hoiméastáis in Irish?
Hoiméastáis is said like “hom-ee-ay-STAWSH” (IPA /ˈhomʲiːeːsˌtɑːʃ/).
What is the plural of homeostasis in Irish?
The plural of hoiméastáis is hoiméastáisí; with the article, na hoiméastáisí means “the homeostases”. The genitive plural is hoiméastáisí, as in meicníochtaí na hoiméastáisí (the mechanisms of homeostasis).
Why does hoiméastáis begin with h?
It is a borrowed scientific term spelt with an initial h, like hormón, so the h is part of the word, not a mutation: an hoiméastáis.
