Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-teez]
- /ˈdiˈtiz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-teez]
- /ˈdiˈtiz/
Definition of d.t.'s word
- noun d.t.'s a withdrawal syndrome occurring in persons who have developed physiological dependence on alcohol, characterized by tremor, visual hallucinations, and autonomic instability. Abbreviation: d.t. 1
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Origin of d.t.'s
First appearance:
before 1813 One of the 40% newest English words
1813; < New Latin: trembling delirium
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Parts of speech for D.t.'s
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
d.t.'s popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
Synonyms for d.t.'s
noun d.t.'s
- blues — a feeling of depression or deep unhappiness
- delirium tremens — a severe psychotic condition occurring in some persons with chronic alcoholism, characterized by delirium, tremor, anxiety, and vivid hallucinations
- despair — Despair is the feeling that everything is wrong and that nothing will improve.
- despondency — Despondency is a strong feeling of unhappiness caused by difficulties which you feel you cannot overcome.
- dumps — an accumulation of discarded garbage, refuse, etc.