dipsomaniacal

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has an excessive craving for and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

  - "His friend's dipsomaniacal behavior led him to seek help."
  - "The dipsomaniacal patient was admitted to the hospital for alcohol detoxification."

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Variants

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dipsomania , dipsomaniac , dipsomaniacal , dipsomaniacs , dipsomanias

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'dipsa' (thirst) and 'manos' (man) or 'mania' (madness).

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Trivia

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1. Dipsomaniacal individuals are at a higher risk for various health problems, including liver disease, heart disease, and certain cancers.

2. The term 'dipsomaniac' was first used in medical literature in the late 1800s.

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1. Alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing brain disorder characterized by the consumption of alcohol at a level that interferes with physical or mental health. Dipsomaniacal individuals exhibit a strong craving for alcohol and continue to drink despite negative consequences.

2. Addiction: A state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences. Dipsomaniacal individuals are addicted to alcohol and exhibit a strong desire to continue consuming it despite the negative effects on their health and wellbeing.

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In literature, dipsomaniacal characters often appear in works dealing with alcoholism and addiction. One famous example is the character Charlie in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

How to Memorize "dipsomaniacal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a glass of alcohol, with a thirsty expression and a crazed look in their eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dipsomaniacal' with the image of someone who is excessively thirsty for alcohol and is unable to control their consumption.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dipsomaniacal = Drinking Incessantly, Passionately, Seemingly Out-of-control, Maniacally Intoxicated, Always Craving' to remember the meaning of the word.

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