spasmodic

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by or exhibiting spasms or convulsions.

• adjective

  Affected with or causing spasms.

• Suffering from intermittent, involuntary muscle contractions.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

antispasmodic , patchy , stop-start

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Rhymes

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apodic , epic , hippocampic , hippocotamus , pic , static

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Variants

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spasmodic , spasmodically

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Etymology

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From Greek spasmos (a seizure, a convulsion).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spasmodic' is derived from the Greek word 'spasmos', which means 'a seizure' or 'a convulsion'.

2. Spasmodic torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the neck muscles.

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Related Concepts

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1. muscle spasms: Involuntary and often painful contractions of muscles.

2. convulsions: Involuntary and violent contractions or seizures of muscles.

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Culture

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In medicine, 'spasmodic' is used to describe conditions characterized by muscle spasms or convulsions, such as spasmodic torticollis (wry neck) or spasmodic dysphonia. In literature, the term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or sudden, uncontrollable actions.

How to Memorize "spasmodic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person having uncontrollable muscle contractions or seizures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with muscle spasms or convulsions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spa's Muscles Are Dancing' to remember the meaning.

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