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- [id-ee-uh-path-ik]
- /ˌɪd i əˈpæθ ɪk/
- /ˌɪdɪəpˈaθɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [id-ee-uh-path-ik]
- /ˌɪd i əˈpæθ ɪk/
Definitions of idiopathic word
- adjective idiopathic of unknown cause, as a disease. 1
- noun idiopathic Relating to or denoting any disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown. 1
- adjective idiopathic disease: of unknown cause 1
- adjective idiopathic designating or of a disease whose cause is unknown or uncertain 0
- adjective idiopathic (pathology) Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause. 0
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Origin of idiopathic
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; idio- + -pathic
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Parts of speech for Idiopathic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idiopathic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
idiopathic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idiopathic
adj idiopathic
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- initial — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
adjective idiopathic
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- emergent — An emergent property.
Antonyms for idiopathic
adj idiopathic
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
adjective idiopathic
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
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