insomniac

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has difficulty falling or staying asleep.

  - "Despite being exhausted, she was an insomniac and couldn't fall asleep."
  - "The insomniac's lack of rest was starting to affect his work performance."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=347125"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with insomniac
nightmare , comrade , majesty , grandeur

---

Variants

List of all variants of insomniac that leads to same result
insomniac , insomniacs

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

derived from Latin insomnus, meaning 'without sleep'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Insomnia affects an estimated 35% of adults at least once a week.

2. The world record for the longest time without sleep is held by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for 11 days, 25 minutes.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. sleep disorders: Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

2. restless nights: Sleepless nights are a common symptom of insomnia.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Insomniacs have been portrayed in various forms of media, such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. Insomnia is also a common theme in modern music, particularly genres like electronic and hip-hop.

How to Memorize "insomniac"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a person tossing and turning in bed all night, unable to fall asleep.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insomniac' with the image of a sleepless night or a restless person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need A Nap' to remember the definition of insomniac: 'I' for insomniac, 'Need' for 'has difficulty', 'A' for 'asleep', 'Nap' for 'night'.

---

Memorize "insomniac" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize insomniac is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.