Transcription
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- [tar-uh n-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈtær ənˌtɪz əm/
- /tˈarəntˌɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tar-uh n-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈtær ənˌtɪz əm/
Definitions of tarantism word
- noun tarantism a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula. 1
- noun tarantism a nervous disorder marked by uncontrollable bodily movement, widespread in S Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries: popularly thought to be caused by the bite of a tarantula 0
- noun tarantism a nervous disease characterized by hysteria and popularly believed to be curable by dancing or manifested by a mania for dancing: prevalent in S Italy during the 16th and 17th cent. 0
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Origin of tarantism
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the New Latin word tarantismus, dating back to 1630-40. See Taranto, -ism
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Parts of speech for Tarantism
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tarantism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
tarantism usage trend in Literature
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