noun
Uncommon
epilepsy
EH-pih-lehp-see
Epilepsy (noun) means a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures. Example: “Medication has helped him manage his epilepsy for years.”
noun
1
A neurological condition that causes recurring seizures.
"Medication has helped him manage his epilepsy for years."
How to use epilepsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA condition in which someone has repeated seizures caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain.
Common pairings
diagnosed with epilepsy
epilepsy medication
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Word forms
- Plural
- epilepsies
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Etymology
From Greek epilepsia, from epilambanein, "to seize," from epi- ("upon") plus lambanein ("to take").
Rhymes for epilepsy
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What does “epilepsy” mean?
The word “epilepsy” means a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures. In plain terms, a condition in which someone has repeated seizures caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain.
How do you pronounce “epilepsy”?
“Epilepsy” is pronounced EH-pih-lehp-see (/ˈɛpɪˌlɛpsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “epilepsy” in a sentence?
Here is “epilepsy” used in a sentence: “Medication has helped him manage his epilepsy for years.”
What part of speech is “epilepsy”?
“Epilepsy” is a noun.
Where does the word “epilepsy” come from?
The word “epilepsy” comes from Greek. From Greek epilepsia, from epilambanein, "to seize," from epi- ("upon") plus lambanein ("to take").
Is “epilepsy” a common word?
“Epilepsy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
