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- [spas-tik]
- /ˈspæs tɪk/
- /spˈastɪkli/
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- [spas-tik]
- /ˈspæs tɪk/
Definitions of spastically word
- adjective spastically Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by spasm, especially tonic spasm. 1
- adjective spastically Slang: Offensive. awkward or clumsy. 1
- noun spastically Pathology. a person exhibiting spasms. 1
- noun spastically Slang: Offensive. an awkward or clumsy person. 1
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Origin of spastically
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin spasticus afflicted with spasms < Greek spastikós of a spasm, equivalent to spas-, stem of spân to pull off, pluck, convulse + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Spastically
noun
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spastically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% 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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