Neurasthenic: meaning, definitions and examples
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neurasthenic
[ หnjสษ.rษหsฮธษn.ษชk ]
mental health
Neurasthenic refers to a condition characterized by physical exhaustion, nervousness, and mental fatigue without any apparent physical cause. It is often associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms, leading to a diminished capacity for functioning in daily life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has been feeling neurasthenic due to prolonged stress at work.
- Neurasthenic individuals may struggle with concentration.
- The doctor diagnosed him with a neurasthenic condition.
Translations
Translations of the word "neurasthenic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น neurasthenic
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคฏเฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅเคฅเฅเคจเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Neurastheniker
๐ฎ๐ฉ neurasthenik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะฐััะตะฝัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ neurastenik
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ็ต่กฐๅผฑใฎ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉvrosรฉ
๐ช๐ธ neurasthenic
๐น๐ท nevrasteni
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๊ฒฝ์ ์ฝ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุฑุงุซููู
๐จ๐ฟ neurastenik
๐ธ๐ฐ neurastenik
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ็ป่กฐๅผฑ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neurastenik
๐ฎ๐ธ neurasthenic
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตััะฐััะตะฝะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแกแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nevrastenik
๐ฒ๐ฝ neurasthenic
Word origin
The term 'neurasthenic' originates from the Greek words 'neuron' meaning 'nervous system' and 'astheneia' which means 'weakness'. It was first coined in the late 19th century by the American neurologist George Miller Beard to describe a condition that he believed was prevalent in highly educated individuals. Beard proposed that this syndrome arose from the stresses of modern civilization and was marked by symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Over time, the concept of neurasthenia evolved, influencing our understanding of stress-related disorders and highlighting the interplay between physical and mental health.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,960 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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