Syndrome

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

Definitions of syndrome

noun a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms

Example Sentences

A1 She has a syndrome that makes her allergic to sunlight.

A2 The doctor diagnosed him with a rare syndrome that affects his balance.

B1 Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that affects social interaction.

B2 Chronic fatigue syndrome can have a significant impact on a person's daily life.

C1 Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response where hostages develop feelings of trust or affection towards their captors.

C2 Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.

Examples of syndrome in a Sentence

formal Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

informal She was diagnosed with Stockholm syndrome after being held captive for a week.

slang I think I have a case of 'senioritis' syndrome as I approach graduation.

figurative His obsession with cleanliness is like a form of OCD syndrome.

Grammatical Forms of syndrome

past tense

syndrome

plural

syndromes

comparative

more syndrome

superlative

most syndrome

present tense

syndrome

future tense

will syndrome

perfect tense

have syndromed

continuous tense

is syndroming

singular

syndrome

positive degree

syndrome

infinitive

to syndrome

gerund

syndroming

participle

syndromed

Origin and Evolution of syndrome

First Known Use: 1541 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'syndrome' originated from the Greek word 'sundromē', which means 'concurrence of symptoms'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medicine to describe a set of symptoms that occur together and characterize a specific disease or condition, the word 'syndrome' has evolved to be used in a broader sense to describe a group of symptoms or characteristics that are typically seen together in a particular situation or condition.