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- [nahr-kuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si/
- /ˈnɑː.kə.lep.si/
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- [nahr-kuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si/
Definitions of narcolepsy word
- noun narcolepsy a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep. 1
- noun narcolepsy A condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. 1
- noun narcolepsy disorder: sudden sleep 1
- uncountable noun narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a rare medical condition. It causes people who suffer from it to fall into a deep sleep at any time without any warning. 0
- noun narcolepsy a rare condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep 0
- noun narcolepsy a condition of frequent and uncontrollable desire for sleep; paroxysmal sleep 0
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Origin of narcolepsy
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; narco- + (epi)lepsy
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Parts of speech for Narcolepsy
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narcolepsy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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".
narcolepsy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narcolepsy
noun narcolepsy
- african sleeping sickness — sleeping sickness (sense 1)
- catalepsy — a state of prolonged rigid posture, occurring for example in schizophrenia or in hypnotic trances
- trypanosomiasis — any infection caused by a trypanosome.
- encephalitis — Inflammation of the brain, caused by infection or an allergic reaction.
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