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ballismus

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 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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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