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neuroses

neu·ro·sis
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noo-roh-sis, nyoo-]
    • /nʊˈroʊ sɪs, nyʊ-/
    • /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-roh-sis, nyoo-]
    • /nʊˈroʊ sɪs, nyʊ-/

Definitions of neuroses word

  • noun plural neuroses Also called psychoneurosis. a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality. 1
  • noun plural neuroses a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment. 1
  • noun neuroses Plural form of neurosis. 1
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Origin of neuroses

First appearance:

before 1770
One of the 46% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1770-80; See origin at neur-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Neuroses

noun
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neuroses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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 neuroses

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