relapse

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of falling back into a previous condition or behavior, especially one that is unwanted.

• Noun

  A recurrence or return of symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈlæps/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88987693"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relapse
applause , chaise-lounge , drowsed , recluse , repose , suppliance

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Variants

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relapse , relapses , relapsed , relapser , relapsers , relapsing

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Forms

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The verb form of 'relapse' is 'relapse'.

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'relaps', meaning 'slip' or 'slide back'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'relapse' is also used in geology to describe the sliding back of a landslide or the recurrence of an earthquake?

2. In the world of video games, a 'relapse' is a term used to describe a player's return to an earlier level or challenge after progressing further.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recidivism: The act of an offender repeating an offense after release from prison.

2. Relapse Prevention: A set of strategies and techniques used to help individuals maintain abstinence from substance use or other destructive behaviors.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'relapse' is often used to describe a character's return to a destructive behavior or addiction. In medical contexts, it refers to the recurrence of symptoms in a patient who had previously shown improvement.

How to Memorize "relapse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who has been making progress in overcoming an addiction, but then falls back into old habits. Visualize the disappointment and frustration they feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'relapse' with the idea of slipping or sliding back into a unwanted condition or behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the acronym R-E-L-A-P-S-E: Recognize the triggers, Evaluate the situation, Laugh at the absurdity, Accept the situation, Plan for alternatives, Seek support, and Engage in healthy activities.

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