Hippocrates Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhɪpəˌkɹeɪts/, /hɪˈpɔkɹətiz

hi-PAH-kruh-teez

UK

hɪˈpɒkrətiːz

hi-POK-ruh-teez

Definition

Hippocrates was a famous ancient Greek physician who is often called the 'father of medicine'. He is known for his ethical standards and the Hippocratic Oath for doctors.

Usage & Nuances

Used primarily in academic, medical, and historical contexts. The name is pronounced /hɪˈpɒkrətiːz/. Distinct from 'hypocrite', which is unrelated. The 'Hippocratic Oath' is a key association.

• Spanish: Hipócrates
• Portuguese (BR): Hipócrates
• Portuguese (PT): Hipócrates
• Chinese (Simplified): 希波克拉底
• Chinese (Traditional): 希波克拉底
• Hindi: हिप्पोक्रेट्स
• Arabic: أبقراط
• Bengali: হিপোক্রেটিস
• Russian: Гиппократ
• Japanese: ヒポクラテス
• Vietnamese: Hippocrates
• Korean: 히포크라테스
• Turkish: Hipokrat
• Urdu: ہپوکریٹیز
• Indonesian: Hippokrates

Example Sentences

Hippocrates is known as the father of medicine.

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Many doctors still respect the ideas of Hippocrates.

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The Hippocrates Oath is taken by new doctors.

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Without Hippocrates, modern medicine might look very different today.

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Have you ever heard of Hippocrates and his famous oath?

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Some people quote Hippocrates when talking about medical ethics.

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