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- [ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/
- /ˌæp.əˈplek.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/
Definitions of apoplectic word
- adjective apoplectic If someone is apoplectic, they are extremely angry about something. 3
- adjective apoplectic of or relating to apoplexy 3
- adjective apoplectic furious 3
- noun apoplectic a person having apoplexy 3
- adjective apoplectic of, like, or causing apoplexy 3
- adjective apoplectic having apoplexy 3
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Origin of apoplectic
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin apoplēcticus < Greek apoplēktikós pertaining to a (paralytic) stroke, equivalent to apóplēkt(os) struck down (verbid of apoplḗssein) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Apoplectic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apoplectic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apoplectic
adj apoplectic
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
- inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
- steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- frozen — past participle of freeze.
- lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
adjective apoplectic
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- motionless — without motion: a motionless statue.
Antonyms for apoplectic
adj apoplectic
- mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
- unfixed — to render no longer fixed; unfasten; detach; loosen; free.
- alive — If people or animals are alive, they are not dead.
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