hectic

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely busy or happening; chaotic and frantic.

  - "The city was hectic during rush hour."
  - "Her hectic schedule left no time for relaxation."

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Synonyms

feverish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hectic
apricot , acetic , chronic , metric , pietistic , specific

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Variants

List of all variants of hectic that leads to same result
hectic , hectically , has a busy social life , has a busy/hectic social life , has a hectic social life , social life

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hēktikos' meaning active, attentive, or skillful.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hectic' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. In ancient Greece, 'hēktikos' was used to describe a teacher or a skilled artist.

3. The opposite of 'hectic' is 'idyllic', which describes a peaceful and serene environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion, often used interchangeably with 'hectic' to describe a disorganized situation.

2. stress: A state of mental or emotional tension resulting from demanding circumstances, often leading to a hectic lifestyle.

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Culture

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The word 'hectic' is often used to describe a busy and chaotic environment or situation. It can be found in various forms of literature and art, such as poems and paintings, that depict the frenzied pace of modern life.

How to Memorize "hectic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowded city street during rush hour, with cars honking, people rushing, and chaos all around. Imagine yourself trying to navigate through the chaos, feeling overwhelmed and hectic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hectic' with the feeling of being overwhelmed and under pressure. Think of a time when you had a lot to do and felt hectic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: H-Extremely busy or happening; C- Chaotic and frantic. Or, create a sentence using the word 'hectic' to help remember its meaning.

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