spastically

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting in a way that is sudden and involuntary, often uncontrollably or in a jerky or twitching manner.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spastically
raspically , mastically , hastily

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Variants

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spastic , spastically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'spasmos' meaning 'seizure' or 'convulsion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spastic' was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

2. There is no known cure for cerebral palsy, but various treatments and therapies can help improve symptoms and mobility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cerebral palsy: A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'spastic' is often used to describe a character with cerebral palsy or other motor disorders, highlighting the challenges they face in their daily lives.

How to Memorize "spastically"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the jerky or twitching movements associated with the term 'spastic'. Imagine someone trying to walk with great difficulty due to their spastic condition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'spastic' with the word 'seizure' or 'convulsion', as they share a common etymology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sudden, Jerky, And Twitching, Involuntary, Convulsions' to remember the meaning of 'spastic'.

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