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- [hi-ster-ik]
- /hɪˈstɛr ɪk/
- /hɪˈster.ɪks/
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- [hi-ster-ik]
- /hɪˈstɛr ɪk/
Definitions of hysterics word
- noun hysterics Usually, hysterics. a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping; hysteria. 1
- noun hysterics a person subject to hysteria. 1
- abbreviation HYSTERICS hysterical. 1
- noun hysterics Plural form of hysteric. 1
- noun plural hysterics If someone is in hysterics or is having hysterics, they are in a state of uncontrolled excitement, anger, or panic. 0
- noun plural hysterics If someone is in hysterics or is having hysterics, they are in a state of violent and disturbed emotion that is usually a result of shock. 0
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Origin of hysterics
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin hystericus < Greek hysterikós, suffering in the womb, hysterical (reflecting the Greeks' belief that hysteria was peculiar to women and caused by disturbances in the uterus); see hystero-, -ic
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Parts of speech for Hysterics
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hysterics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hysterics
noun hysterics
- nervousness — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- madness — the state of being mad; insanity.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- frenzy — extreme mental agitation; wild excitement or derangement.
- delirium — If someone is suffering from delirium, they are not able to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way because they are very ill and have a fever.
Antonyms for hysterics
noun hysterics
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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