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epileptic

[ ep-uh-lep-tik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or symptomatic of epilepsy.


noun

  1. a person affected by epilepsy.

epileptic

/ ˌɛɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having epilepsy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person who has epilepsy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Rather than talking about an epileptic or epileptics , it is better to talk about a person with epilepsy and people with epilepsy
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ辱ˈپ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • i·t·· adverb
  • t·i·t adjective noun
  • ԴDze··t adjective noun
  • Dze··t adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of epileptic1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Late Latin 辱ŧپܲ, from Greek 辱ŧپó, from íŧ(Dz) ( epilepsy ) + -ikos -ic
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Example Sentences

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She said she had been refused PIP when she applied as a teenager, despite providing evidence from specialists saying she was at risk of sudden, life-threatening epileptic seizures.

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Following an investigation, the CPS said Ms Freemantle had suffered an epileptic seizure behind the wheel, which caused her to lose control of the vehicle that then drove into the school.

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File on 4 Investigates has spoken to several parents, including Jane, who are going to extreme lengths to obtain these medicinal cannabis oils to treat their severely epileptic children.

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The method combines brain measurements with genetic analyses, offering deeper insights into the origins and mechanisms of epileptic seizures.

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A woman who was mauled to death by her pet dog may have suffered an epileptic seizure which triggered the attack, an inquest has heard.

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