Paroxysmal

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɑksɪməl/

Definitions of paroxysmal

adjective relating to or characterized by sudden and uncontrollable bursts of activity or emotion

Example Sentences

A1 She had a paroxysmal cough that kept her up all night.

A2 The paroxysmal pain in his chest made it difficult for him to breathe.

B1 The patient experienced paroxysmal episodes of dizziness and nausea.

B2 The paroxysmal outbursts of anger were becoming more frequent and intense.

C1 The paroxysmal nature of the earthquake caused widespread destruction.

C2 The paroxysmal seizures required immediate medical intervention to control.

Examples of paroxysmal in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced paroxysmal episodes of chest pain.

informal She has these paroxysmal fits of laughter that are contagious.

slang My dog goes into a paroxysmal frenzy whenever he sees a squirrel.

figurative The political situation reached a paroxysmal point, with tensions running high.

Grammatical Forms of paroxysmal

• past tense: paroxysm'd
• plural: paroxysmals
• comparative: more paroxysmal
• superlative: most paroxysmal
• present tense: paroxysmal
• future tense: will be paroxysmal
• perfect tense: have been paroxysmal
• continuous tense: is being paroxysmal
• singular: paroxysmal
• positive degree: paroxysmal
• infinitive: to paroxysm
• gerund: paroxysmaling
• participle: paroxysm'd

Origin and Evolution of paroxysmal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'paroxysmal' originated from the Greek word 'paroxysmos', which means 'irritation' or 'agitation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe sudden attacks or spasms, the word 'paroxysmal' has evolved to also describe any sudden and intense outburst or occurrence in various contexts.