hysterics

Meanings

• noun

  A state of uncontrollable emotional excitement, especially in a crowd or among women.

• noun

  A person who behaves in an excessively emotional or irrational way.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hysterics
hysterectomies , sterics , terrifics

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Variants

List of all variants of hysterics that leads to same result
hysterics , hysteric , go into hysterics , have hysterics , in hysterics

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'hystera,' meaning 'womb' or 'uterus.' The term originally referred to a condition believed to be caused by uterine disturbances.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hysteria' was once used to describe a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms, including fainting, seizures, and even hallucinations.

2. The word 'hysteria' is no longer used in modern medical diagnoses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hysteria (medical condition): A historical diagnosis used to describe a range of physical and emotional symptoms, many of which are now recognized as being caused by other conditions.

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Culture

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In literature and art, hysterics has been used to depict women who are perceived as emotional or irrational. It has also been used as a pejorative term to dismiss women's emotions and experiences.

How to Memorize "hysterics"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd of people getting worked up and emotional. Imagine the energy and excitement in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hysterics' with the idea of excessive emotionality or irrational behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word and associating it with the idea of emotional excitement.

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