Pronunciation: /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/

Definitions of epileptic

noun a person who has epilepsy

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin is epileptic and needs to take medication every day.

A2 The school has a policy in place to support students who are epileptic.

B1 The epileptic had a seizure in the middle of the street and needed immediate medical attention.

B2 The doctor explained the different types of seizures that epileptics may experience.

C1 Researchers are studying new treatments for epileptics to improve their quality of life.

C2 The organization provides resources and support for epileptics and their families.

adjective relating to or suffering from epilepsy

Example Sentences

A1 She is epileptic and needs to take medication every day.

A2 The doctor explained that epileptic seizures can be controlled with proper treatment.

B1 People with epileptic conditions should avoid certain triggers that may induce seizures.

B2 The school has a protocol in place to support students who are epileptic.

C1 The researcher conducted a study on the long-term effects of epilepsy in epileptic patients.

C2 Despite his epileptic condition, he was able to lead a successful and fulfilling life.

Examples of epileptic in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed medication to control the epileptic seizures.

informal My friend has an epileptic condition and needs to take regular medication.

slang Some people mistakenly believe that flashing lights can trigger a seizure in epileptics.

figurative The stock market experienced an epileptic surge in trading volume.

Grammatical Forms of epileptic

past tense

had an epileptic seizure

plural

epileptics

comparative

more epileptic

superlative

most epileptic

present tense

is epileptic

future tense

will be epileptic

perfect tense

has been epileptic

continuous tense

is being epileptic

singular

epileptic

positive degree

epileptic

infinitive

to be epileptic

gerund

being epileptic

participle

having epileptic seizures

Origin and Evolution of epileptic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'epileptic' originated from the Greek word 'epilēpsis' meaning seizure or epilepsy.
Evolution of the word: The term 'epileptic' has evolved from solely referring to someone with epilepsy to also being used as an adjective to describe something related to or characteristic of epilepsy.