convulsion — a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvʌlʃən/
Example Sentences
- The comedy was so funny that I went into convulsions of laughter.
- My cat's convulsions when seeing a cucumber were more dramatic than a soap opera.
- The economic crisis caused convulsions throughout the financial markets.
convulsion
NOUN[/kənˈvʌlʃən/]
a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles
a patient on a hospital bed experiences sudden jerky movements as their arms and legs shake uncontrollably. The doctor quickly moves to help stabilize the patient while a nurse prepares medical equipment. The patient's body tenses and relaxes in rapid succession with their limbs moving in sharp, irregular motions. Medical staff work urgently around the bed to provide care during this medical episode. sudden, violent, irregular movement of limbs caused by involuntary muscle contractions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin convulsus, meaning 'to pull violently' or 'tear away together.' The word literally described the violent pulling motion that muscles make during a seizure.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + vuls- (to pull/tear) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or state)
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📝Examples
“The comedy was so funny that I went into convulsions of laughter.”
“My cat's convulsions when seeing a cucumber were more dramatic than a soap opera.”
“The economic crisis caused convulsions throughout the financial markets.”
“The baby's fever-induced convulsions worried the parents greatly.”
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