deliriant

de·lir·i·ant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-leer-ee-uh nt]
- /dɪˈlɪər i ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-leer-ee-uh nt]
- /dɪˈlɪər i ənt/

Definitions of deliriant word

adjective deliriant involving or causing delirium. 1
noun deliriant a substance, as a compound or drug, that causes delirium. 1
noun deliriant That which induces a medical state of frank delirium, usually in reference to a drug. 1

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Origin of deliriant

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; deliri(um) + -ant

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Parts of speech for Deliriant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deliriant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

deliriant usage trend in Literature

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