caffeinism

caf·fein·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ka-fee-niz-uh m, kaf-ee-niz-, kaf-ee-uh-]
- /kæˈfi nɪz əm, ˈkæf iˌnɪz-, ˈkæf i ə-/
- /ˈkæfiːnɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ka-fee-niz-uh m, kaf-ee-niz-, kaf-ee-uh-]
- /kæˈfi nɪz əm, ˈkæf iˌnɪz-, ˈkæf i ə-/

Definitions of caffeinism word

abbreviation CAFFEINISM caffeism 3
noun caffeinism chronic toxicity caused by excessive intake of caffeine, characterized by anxiety, irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and digestive disturbances. 1
noun caffeinism A toxic condition caused by excessive ingestion of coffee and other caffeine-containing beverages. 1
noun caffeinism addiction to such beverages. 0

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Origin of caffeinism

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; caffeine + -ism

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Parts of speech for Caffeinism

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caffeinism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

caffeinism usage trend in Literature

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