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convulsive

 

[ kənˈvʌl.sɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Convulsive refers to relating to or having convulsions, which are sudden, violent, and involuntary contractions of muscles. This term is often used in a medical context to describe symptoms associated with seizures or epilepsy.

Synonyms

jerky, spasmodic, tremorous

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced convulsive seizures during the episode.
  • Medications are often prescribed to control convulsive disorders.
  • The doctor was concerned about the frequency of her convulsive attacks.

Translations

Translations of the word "convulsive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convulsivo

🇮🇳 आकस्मिक

🇩🇪 krampfartig

🇮🇩 kejang

🇺🇦 конвульсивний

🇵🇱 konwulsyjny

🇯🇵 けいれん性の

🇫🇷 convulsif

🇪🇸 convulsivo

🇹🇷 kasılma

🇰🇷 경련성의

🇸🇦 تشنجي

🇨🇿 křečový

🇸🇰 kŕčový

🇨🇳 抽搐的

🇸🇮 konvulziven

🇮🇸 krampakenndur

🇰🇿 тұтқындаушы

🇬🇪 კონვულსიური

🇦🇿 kramplı

🇲🇽 convulsivo

Word origin

The term 'convulsive' originates from the Latin word 'convulsivus', derived from 'convulsus', which means 'to pull violently'. The prefix 'con-' implies 'together' or 'with', suggesting a sudden pulling together of muscles, while 'vulsus' comes from 'vulsare', meaning 'to tear away'. Historically, this word was used in the medical community to describe conditions characterized by uncontrollable muscle contractions. Over time, it became associated primarily with seizures and epilepsy, further solidifying its place in medical terminology. The evolution of the word reflects the growing understanding of neurology and the physiological responses that accompany such conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,708, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.