cataleptically

cat·a·lep·sy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-l-ep-see]
- /ˈkæt lˌɛp si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-l-ep-see]
- /ˈkæt lˌɛp si/

Definitions of cataleptically word

adverb cataleptically in a trancelike or cataleptic manner 3
noun cataleptically 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 cataleptically In a cataleptic way. 1

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Origin of cataleptically

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 Cataleptically

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cataleptically 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.

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