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- [kat-l-ep-see]
- /ˈkæt lˌɛp si/
- /ˈkæt.ə.lep.si/
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- [kat-l-ep-see]
- /ˈkæt lˌɛp si/
Definitions of cataleptic word
- noun cataleptic a physical condition usually associated with catatonic schizophrenia, characterized by suspension of sensation, muscular rigidity, fixity of posture, and often by loss of contact with environment. 1
- noun cataleptic Pertaining to, or affected by, catalepsy. 1
- noun cataleptic A person experiencing catalepsy. 0
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Origin of cataleptic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin catalēpsia, variant of Late Latin catalēpsis < Greek katálēpsis seizure (akin to katalambánein to hold down), equivalent to kata- cata- + lêpsis a grasping (lēp-, variant stem of lambánein to grasp + -sis -sis); replacing Middle English cathalempsia < Medieval Latin
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Parts of speech for Cataleptic
noun
adjective
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cataleptic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cataleptic usage trend in Literature
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adjective cataleptic
- unconscious — not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
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