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- [uh-tak-see-uh]
- /əˈtæk si ə/
- /ˌe.ˈtæk.siə/
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- [uh-tak-see-uh]
- /əˈtæk si ə/
Definitions of ataxia word
- noun ataxia lack of muscular coordination 3
- noun ataxia total or partial inability to coordinate voluntary bodily movements, as in walking 3
- noun ataxia loss of coordination of the muscles, especially of the extremities. 1
- noun ataxia The loss of full control of bodily movements. 1
- noun ataxia loss of muscle control 1
- noun ataxia (pathology) Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability. 0
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Origin of ataxia
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < New Latin < Greek: indiscipline, equivalent to a- a-6 + táx(is) -taxis + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Ataxia
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ataxia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ataxia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ataxia
noun ataxia
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- disarray — to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.
- pandemonium — wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.
Antonyms for ataxia
noun ataxia
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- orderliness — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- tidiness — neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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