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spastically

spas·tic
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spas-tik]
    • /ˈspæs tɪk/
    • /spˈastɪkli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
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.

spastically usage trend in Literature

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