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παροξυσμός — meaning in English

paroxysmos

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English meaning

  • access noun The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
  • fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  • paroxysm noun A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
  • spasm noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

Senses

παροξυσμός is used for these senses in English:

  • fit (medicine) A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
  • spasm A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

access — full definition

  1. noun The right or ability to enter, use, or obtain something.
  2. verb To obtain or gain entry to something, especially information or a place.

fit — full definition

  1. adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  2. adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
  3. adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
  4. verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
  5. verb To match or agree with something.

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