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- [nahr-kuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahr-kuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si/
Definitions of narcoleptic word
- noun narcoleptic a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep. 1
- noun narcoleptic One who suffers from narcolepsy. 1
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Origin of narcoleptic
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 Narcoleptic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
narcoleptic 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narcoleptic
adj narcoleptic
- drained — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
- distressed — afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- overworked — to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively): Don't overwork yourself on that new job.
- fatigued — of or relating to fatigues or any clothing made to resemble them: The guerrilla band wore fatigue pants and field jackets. She brought fatigue shorts to wear on the hike.
adjective narcoleptic
- exhausted — Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
- weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
- exasperated — Simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.
- collapsing — Present participle of collapse.
- consumed — If you are consumed with a feeling or idea, it affects you very strongly indeed.
Antonyms for narcoleptic
adj narcoleptic
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- fired up — enthusiastic, excited
- rested — the part that is left or remains; remainder: The rest of the students are in the corridor.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- unused — not used; not put to use: an unused room.
adjective narcoleptic
- energized — Simple past tense and past participle of energize.
- energised — Alternative spelling of energized.
- invigorated — Give strength or energy to.
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