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- [fri-nahy-tis]
- /frɪˈnaɪ tɪs/
- /frenˈaɪtɪs/
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- [fri-nahy-tis]
- /frɪˈnaɪ tɪs/
Definitions of phrenitis word
- noun phrenitis inflammation of the brain; encephalitis. 1
- noun phrenitis delirium; frenzy. 1
- noun phrenitis a state of frenzy; delirium 0
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Origin of phrenitis
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Late Latin phrenītis delirium, frenzy < Greek phrenîtis. See phren-, -itis
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Parts of speech for Phrenitis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phrenitis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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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