Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bal-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæl ɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bal-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæl ɪz əm/
Definitions of ballismus word
- noun ballismus a condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions. 1
- noun ballismus Parkinson's disease. 1
- noun ballismus (medicine) A condition characterised by violent involuntary rapid and irregular movements. 0
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Origin of ballismus
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 Ballismus
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ballismus 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 about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ballismus usage trend in Literature
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