agitation

Meanings

• noun

  A state of emotional excitement, anxiety, or restlessness.

  - "The crowd was in a state of agitation after the sudden announcement."
  - "Her agitation grew as she waited for the results of the test."

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Pronunciation

1. /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

commotion , emotion , excitement , perturbation , tremor , trepidation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with agitation
frustration , creation , station , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of agitation that leads to same result
agitation , agitational , agitations

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Etymology

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Agitation comes from the Latin word 'agitare', which means 'to drive, to move'.

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Trivia

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1. Agitation is a common symptom of many medical conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder.

2. In chemistry, agitation refers to the process of mixing a substance to ensure uniform distribution of its components.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: Agitation is a state of emotional excitement that can be linked to anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or apprehension about what might happen.

2. stress: Agitation is a symptom of stress, which can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

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Culture

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Agitation has been used extensively in literature and art to depict emotional turmoil and anxiety. It is a common theme in the works of authors such as Fyodor Dostoevsky and Edgar Allan Poe.

How to Memorize "agitation"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize agitation, try to visualize a crowded room where everyone is restless and anxious. Imagine the tension in the air and the energy of the crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word agitation with feelings of restlessness and anxiety. Try to remember the emotional state that the word describes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for agitation could be 'A' is for Agitation, which stands for Anxiety, Restlessness, and Tension.

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