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deliria

de·lir·i·um
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-leer-ee-uh m]
    • /dɪˈlɪər i əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-leer-ee-uh m]
    • /dɪˈlɪər i əm/

Definitions of deliria word

  • noun plural deliria Pathology. a more or less temporary disorder of the mental faculties, as in fevers, disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication, characterized by restlessness, excitement, delusions, hallucinations, etc. 1
  • noun plural deliria a state of violent excitement or emotion. 1
  • noun deliria Plural form of delirium. 1
  • noun deliria plural of delirium. 0

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Origin of deliria

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin dēlīrium frenzy, equivalent to dēlīr(āre) (see deliration) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Deliria

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deliria popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

deliria usage trend in Literature

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