Seizure

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːʒər/

Definitions of seizure

noun the action of capturing someone or something using force

Example Sentences

A1 He had a seizure while at work.

A2 She experienced a seizure for the first time last week.

B1 The doctor prescribed medication to help prevent seizures.

B2 Seizures can be triggered by stress or lack of sleep.

C1 The neurologist recommended surgery to control his seizures.

C2 The new medication has significantly reduced the frequency of her seizures.

Examples of seizure in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced a seizure and was immediately taken to the hospital.

informal My friend had a seizure last night, it was really scary.

slang I can't believe he had a seizure during the exam, that's rough.

figurative The company suffered a seizure in the stock market after the scandal was revealed.

Grammatical Forms of seizure

• past tense: seized
• plural: seizures
• comparative: more seizure
• superlative: most seizure
• present tense: seizes
• future tense: will seize
• perfect tense: have seized
• continuous tense: is seizing
• singular: seizure
• positive degree: seizure
• infinitive: to seize
• gerund: seizing
• participle: seized

Origin and Evolution of seizure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'seizure' originated from the Old French word 'seisir' which means to take possession of.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seizure' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just taking possession, including medical contexts referring to sudden attacks or convulsions.