apoplectically

ap·o·plec·tic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/

Definitions of apoplectically word

adjective apoplectically of or relating to apoplexy or stroke. 1
adjective apoplectically having or inclined to apoplexy. 1
adjective apoplectically intense enough to threaten or cause apoplexy: an apoplectic rage. 1
adjective apoplectically extremely angry; furious: He became apoplectic at the mere mention of the subject. 1
noun apoplectically a person having or predisposed to apoplexy. 1
noun apoplectically In an apoplectic manner. 1

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Origin of apoplectically

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 Apoplectically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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apoplectically 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.

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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