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narcosis

nar·co·sis
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nahr-koh-sis]
    • /nɑrˈkoʊ sɪs/
    • /nɑːˈk.əʊ.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahr-koh-sis]
    • /nɑrˈkoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of narcosis word

  • noun narcosis a state of stupor or drowsiness. 1
  • noun narcosis a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug. Compare nitrogen narcosis. 1
  • noun narcosis A state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness produced by drugs. 1
  • noun narcosis unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics 0
  • noun narcosis a condition of deep stupor which passes into unconsciousness and paralysis, usually caused by a narcotic or certain chemicals 0

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Origin of narcosis

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < New Latin < Greek nárkōsis. See narc-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Narcosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

narcosis 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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Synonyms for narcosis

noun narcosis

  • stupor — suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.: He lay there in a drunken stupor.
  • bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
  • trance — a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
  • shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
  • glaze — to furnish or fill with glass: to glaze a window.

Antonyms for narcosis

noun narcosis

  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • consciousness — Your consciousness is your mind and your thoughts.
  • sensibility — capacity for sensation or feeling; responsiveness or susceptibility to sensory stimuli.
  • wakefulness — unable to sleep; not sleeping; indisposed to sleep: Excitement made the children wakeful.
  • activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.

Top questions with narcosis

  • what is nitrogen narcosis?
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  • what is co2 narcosis?
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