dizziness
Dizziness (noun) means a spinning or unsteady sensation, often accompanied by feeling faint or off-balance. Example: “The medication can cause mild dizziness in some patients.”
How to use dizziness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe woozy, unsteady feeling of things spinning or losing your balance.
Word forms
dizzinesses plural
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The medication can cause mild _____ in some patients.
Etymology
From Old English dysiġnes, related to dizzy plus the suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dizziness” mean?
The word “dizziness” means a spinning or unsteady sensation, often accompanied by feeling faint or off-balance. In plain terms, the woozy, unsteady feeling of things spinning or losing your balance.
How do you use “dizziness” in a sentence?
Here is “dizziness” used in a sentence: “The medication can cause mild dizziness in some patients.”
What part of speech is “dizziness”?
“Dizziness” is a noun.
Where does the word “dizziness” come from?
The word “dizziness” comes from Old English. From Old English dysiġnes, related to dizzy plus the suffix -ness.
Is “dizziness” a common word?
“Dizziness” is an uncommon word in modern English.