Apoplexy

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/

Definitions of apoplexy

noun a medical condition characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis due to a rupture or blockage of a blood vessel in the brain

Example Sentences

A1 He had an apoplexy when he found out he lost his wallet.

A2 The old man suffered an apoplexy after hearing the news of his son's accident.

B1 The politician's speech caused an apoplexy among the opposition party members.

B2 The sudden change in company policy led to apoplexy among the employees.

C1 The artist's controversial painting caused apoplexy among art critics.

C2 The CEO's decision to lay off half the workforce resulted in apoplexy within the company.

Examples of apoplexy in a Sentence

formal The patient suffered from a severe case of apoplexy, resulting in a sudden loss of consciousness.

informal I heard that old man had an apoplexy attack last week, but he's recovering now.

slang Don't stress yourself out too much, you'll give yourself apoplexy!

figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy caused apoplexy among the shareholders.

Grammatical Forms of apoplexy

• plural: apoplexies
• comparative: more apoplectic
• superlative: most apoplectic
• present tense: apoplexies
• future tense: will apoplexy
• perfect tense: have apoplexed
• continuous tense: is apoplexying
• singular: apoplexy
• positive degree: apoplexy
• infinitive: to apoplexy
• gerund: apoplexying
• participle: apoplexed

Origin and Evolution of apoplexy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'apoplexy' originates from the Greek word 'apoplexia', which means a sudden seizure or stroke.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis due to a stroke, the term 'apoplexy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of conditions involving sudden impairment of bodily functions, such as intense anger or extreme emotion.