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- [dip-suh-mey-nee-uh, -soh-]
- /ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ ni ə, -soʊ-/
- /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dip-suh-mey-nee-uh, -soh-]
- /ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ ni ə, -soʊ-/
Definitions of dipsomania word
- noun dipsomania an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink. 1
- noun dipsomania Alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol. 1
- noun dipsomania a compulsive desire to drink alcoholic beverages 0
- noun dipsomania an abnormal and insatiable craving for alcoholic drink 0
- noun dipsomania (pathology) Addiction to alcohol. 0
- noun dipsomania Specifically periodic alcoholism, characterized by bouts of heavy drinking rather than continuous indulgence in alcohol. 0
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Origin of dipsomania
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin < Greek díps(a) thirst + -o- -o- + manía -mania
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Parts of speech for Dipsomania
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dipsomania popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
dipsomania usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dipsomania
noun dipsomania
- crapulence — sickness caused by excess in drinking or eating
- addiction — Addiction is the condition of taking harmful drugs and being unable to stop taking them.
- drunkenness — intoxicated; drunk.
- substance abuse — long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning; broadly, alcohol or drug addiction.
- alcohol dependence — alcoholism.
Antonyms for dipsomania
noun dipsomania
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- soberness — not intoxicated or drunk.
- sobriety — the state or quality of being sober.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
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