paroxysmic

par·ox·ysm

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh k-siz-uh m]
- /ˈpær əkˌsɪz əm/
- /pˌarəksˈɪsmɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh k-siz-uh m]
- /ˈpær əkˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of paroxysmic word

noun paroxysmic any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage. 1
noun paroxysmic Pathology. a severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease, usually recurring periodically. 1

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Origin of paroxysmic

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; earlier paroxismos < Greek paroxysmós irritation, derivative of paroxýnein to irritate. See par-, oxy-1, -ism

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Parts of speech for Paroxysmic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paroxysmic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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