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paroxysmal

par·ox·ysm
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [par-uh k-siz-uh m]
    • /ˈpær əkˌsɪz əm/
    • /pærəkˈsɪzməl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh k-siz-uh m]
    • /ˈpær əkˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of paroxysmal word

  • noun paroxysmal any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage. 1
  • noun paroxysmal Pathology. a severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease, usually recurring periodically. 1
  • adjective paroxysmal convulsive 1
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Origin of paroxysmal

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; earlier paroxismos < Greek paroxysmós irritation, derivative of paroxýnein to irritate. See par-, oxy-1, -ism

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Parts of speech for Paroxysmal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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paroxysmal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% 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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Synonyms for paroxysmal

adj paroxysmal

  • convulsive — A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled.

adjective paroxysmal

  • jerky — characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
  • jolting — to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly: The bus jolted its passengers as it went down the rocky road.
  • lurching — Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
All 4 Synonyms of paroxysmal

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  • interparoxysmal

    occurring in the period or periods between paroxysms.
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