formication

for·mi·ca·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr-mi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌfɔr mɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌfɔː.mɪˈk.eɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌfɔr mɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of formication word

noun formication a tactile hallucination involving the belief that something is crawling on the body or under the skin. 1
noun formication A sensation like insects crawling over the skin. 1
noun formication a sensation of insects crawling on the skin; symptom of a nerve disorder 0

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Origin of formication

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < Latin (Pliny) formīcātiōn-, stem of formīcātiō a sensation that ants are crawling on one's skin, equivalent to formicā(re) to have such a sensation (verbal derivative of formīca ant) + -tiōn- -tion

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Parts of speech for Formication

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exclamation

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formication 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.

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Synonyms for formication

noun formication

numbness — deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move: fingers numb with cold.
sensation — the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
tingle — to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc.: I tingle all over.
dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
paraesthesia — an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.

All 9 Synonyms of formication