post-apoplectic

post-ap·o·plec·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /poʊst ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst ap-uh-plek-tik]
- /poʊst ˌæp əˈplɛk tɪk/

Definitions of post-apoplectic word

adjective post-apoplectic of or relating to apoplexy or stroke. 1
adjective post-apoplectic having or inclined to apoplexy. 1
adjective post-apoplectic intense enough to threaten or cause apoplexy: an apoplectic rage. 1
adjective post-apoplectic extremely angry; furious: He became apoplectic at the mere mention of the subject. 1
noun post-apoplectic a person having or predisposed to apoplexy. 1

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Origin of post-apoplectic

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Late Latin apoplēcticus < Greek apoplēktikós pertaining to a (paralytic) stroke, equivalent to apóplēkt(os) struck down (verbid of apoplḗssein) + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Post-apoplectic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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post-apoplectic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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