hysteria

Meanings

• noun

  A state of severe emotional excitement and uncontrollable passion or fear, often leading to irrational behavior.

  - "The crowd went into a frenzy of hysteria during the rock concert."
  - "She was driven to hysteria by the news of her husband's infidelity."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɨˈstɛɹijə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80960356"

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Synonyms

hysteria , female hysteria , uterine melancholy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hysteria
teria , faria , maria

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Variants

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hysteria , hysterias , conversion disorder , conversion hysteria , conversion reaction

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hystera,' meaning 'womb' or 'uterus.' In ancient times, it was believed that women's emotional instability was caused by an imbalance in their reproductive organs.

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Trivia

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1. Hysteria was once considered a medical condition and women were treated for it by having their uteruses 'manipulated' by doctors.

2. The term 'hysterical' is still used today to describe someone who is acting in an overly emotional or irrational way.

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Related Concepts

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1. mass hysteria: A state of collective emotional excitement or fear that spreads through a group of people, often leading to irrational behavior.

2. hysterical laughter: A type of uncontrollable laughter that is often associated with hysteria.

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Culture

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Hysteria has been a popular theme in literature and art, particularly in depicting women's emotional experiences. It has also been used as a metaphor for intense excitement or fear.

How to Memorize "hysteria"

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   - Visualize a large crowd of people, screaming and shouting, lost in a state of hysteria. Imagine the intensity and passion in their eyes and voices.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word 'hysteria' and associate it with the idea of emotional instability related to the reproductive organs.

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