seizure — a sudden violent shaking of the body, caused by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden violent shaking of the body, caused by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːʒər/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone had a seizure and started playing 20 different apps at once.
- The customs officials conducted a seizure of counterfeit goods at the airport.
- She suffered a seizure after watching her credit card bill.
seizure
NOUN[/ˈsiːʒər/]
a sudden violent shaking of the body, caused by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'seisir', meaning 'to seize or grasp', which developed from Germanic roots originally meaning 'to possess or own'. The term entered Middle English through Norman French legal terminology.
Breakdown
seisir (to grasp, take possession) + -ure (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result), creating a noun denoting the act of seizing or a condition resulting from seizure.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smartphone had a seizure and started playing 20 different apps at once.”
“The customs officials conducted a seizure of counterfeit goods at the airport.”
“She suffered a seizure after watching her credit card bill.”
“The doctor explained that seizures can be controlled with proper medication.”
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