ballism

bal·lism

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæl ɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæl ɪz əm/

Definitions of ballism word

noun ballism a condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions. 1
noun ballism Parkinson's disease. 1
noun ballism ballismus. 0

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Origin of ballism

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; < New Latin ballismus < Greek ballismós a jumping around, dancing, equivalent to báll(ein) to throw + -ismos -ism

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Parts of speech for Ballism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ballism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% 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.

ballism usage trend in Literature

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