rampancy

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of being extremely prevalent or widespread, especially in a negative sense.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rampancy
campany , misconney , panoply

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Variants

List of all variants of rampancy that leads to same result
rampancies , rampancy

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'rampare' meaning 'to be inflamed' or 'to rage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rampancy' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'rampant' is often used to describe things that are out of control, such as rampant inflation or rampant crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. epidemic: An infectious disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a short period.

2. endemic: A disease or condition that is regularly found among a particular population or geographical area.

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How to Memorize "rampancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a forest where a wildfire is spreading rapidly, engulfing everything in its path. This is an example of rampancy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rampancy' with the idea of something out of control or spreading rapidly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RAMPANCY to remember the meaning: R - Rapidly A - All over M - Multiplying P - Prevalent A - Among N - Numerous C - Communities Y - Yesterday

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