Convulsion

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /kənˈvʌlʃən/

Definitions of convulsion

noun a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever

Example Sentences

A1 She had a convulsion and fell to the ground.

A2 During the earthquake, the building experienced convulsions.

B1 The patient experienced convulsions as a result of the medication side effects.

B2 The political landscape went through convulsions after the scandal was revealed.

C1 The country's economy suffered convulsions due to the sudden change in government policies.

C2 The artist's work captures the convulsions of society during times of upheaval.

Examples of convulsion in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced a convulsion as a result of the seizure.

informal He had a convulsion during the night and scared everyone in the house.

slang I heard she had a major convulsion at the party last night.

figurative The sudden convulsion of laughter caught everyone by surprise.

Grammatical Forms of convulsion

past tense

convulsed

plural

convulsions

comparative

more convulsive

superlative

most convulsive

present tense

convulses

future tense

will convulse

perfect tense

have convulsed

continuous tense

is convulsing

singular

convulsion

positive degree

convulsive

infinitive

to convulse

gerund

convulsing

participle

convulsing

Origin and Evolution of convulsion

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'convulsion' originated from the Latin word 'convulsio', which is derived from the verb 'convellere' meaning 'to tear loose'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'convulsion' has evolved to refer to a sudden, violent, and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles, typically causing great pain or disturbance. It is also used metaphorically to describe a violent upheaval or disturbance in a situation or society.