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- [kuh n-vuhl-shuh n]
- /kənˈvʌl ʃən/
- /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vuhl-shuh n]
- /kənˈvʌl ʃən/
Definitions of convulsions word
- noun convulsions contortion of the body caused by violent, involuntary muscular contractions of the extremities, trunk, and head. 1
- noun convulsions violent agitation or disturbance; commotion. 1
- noun convulsions an outburst of great, uncontrollable laughter. 1
- noun convulsions Plural form of convulsion. 1
- noun convulsions plural of convulsion. 0
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Origin of convulsions
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85, convulsion is from the Latin word convulsiōn- (stem of convulsiō). See convulse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Convulsions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convulsions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convulsions
noun convulsions
- disease — a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
- mirth — gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter: the excitement and mirth of the holiday season.
- joyous — joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
- unhealthily — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- hysteric — Usually, hysterics. a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping; hysteria.
Antonyms for convulsions
noun convulsions
- calms — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calm.
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