petit mal

pe·tit mal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pet-ee mahl, mal; French puh-tee mal]
- /ˈpɛt i ˈmɑl, ˈmæl; French pə ti ˈmal/
- /ˌpe.ti ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː ˈmæl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet-ee mahl, mal; French puh-tee mal]
- /ˈpɛt i ˈmɑl, ˈmæl; French pə ti ˈmal/

Definitions of petit mal words

noun petit mal a disorder of the nervous system, characterized either by mild, episodic loss of attention or sleepiness (petit mal) or by severe convulsions with loss of consciousness (grand mal) 1
noun petit mal a mild form of epilepsy characterized by periods of impairment or loss of consciousness for up to 30 seconds 0
noun petit mal a type of epilepsy in which there are attacks of momentary unconsciousness without convulsions 0

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Origin of petit mal

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < French: literally, small illness

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Parts of speech for Petit mal

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petit mal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for petit mal

noun petit mal

fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.

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