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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kroh-sleep]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌslip/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-kroh-sleep]
- /ˈmaɪ kroʊˌslip/
Definitions of microsleep word
- noun microsleep a moment of sleep followed by disorientation, experienced especially by persons suffering from narcolepsy or sleep deprivation. 1
- noun microsleep A brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds, that may result from sleep deprivation or various medical conditions. 1
- noun microsleep a period of sleep which is so momentary as to be imperceptible 0
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Origin of microsleep
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; micro- + sleep
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Microsleep
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
microsleep popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
microsleep usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for microsleep
noun microsleep
- intermission — a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest.
- pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
- nod — to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- catnap — A catnap is a short sleep, usually one which you have during the day.
- spot — a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
Antonyms for microsleep
noun microsleep
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
Top questions with microsleep
- what is microsleep?
- what is a microsleep?
- how long does microsleep last?
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