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Antonyms for paroxysmal

Grammar : Adj
Spell : par-uh k-siz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpær əkˌsɪz əm


Definition of paroxysmal

Origin :
  • "sudden attack, convulsion," early 15c., from Middle French paroxysme (16c.), earlier paroxime (13c.), from Medieval Latin paroxysmus "irritation, fit of a disease," from Greek paroxysmos "irritation, exasperation," from paroxynein "to irritate, goad, provoke," from para- "beyond" (see para- (1)) + oxynein "sharpen, goad," from oxys "sharp, pointed" (see acrid). Non-medical sense first attested c.1600. Related: Paroxysmal.
  • As in jerky : adj uncontrolled
Example sentences :
  • It was a strange, paroxysmal kind of life that belonged to her.
  • Extract from : « Elsie Venner » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • At first the pain is paroxysmal, with long intervals of ease.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • We stood still until the paroxysmal rending in my head ceased.
  • Extract from : « Lazarre » by Mary Hartwell Catherwood
  • It would be necessary to balance protracted periods of inaction against the occasional outburst of paroxysmal explosions.
  • Extract from : « Principles of Geology » by Charles Lyell
  • Paroxysmal convulsions are usually followed, in both cases, by long periods of tranquillity.
  • Extract from : « Principles of Geology » by Charles Lyell
  • Sometimes a few large doses will break up the paroxysmal pains as no other agent will.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The pain is intense, paroxysmal in character, but after a time it becomes continuous.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • These painful peristaltic movements of the bowel are paroxysmal and attended by loud rumbling or gurgling noises.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • It is generally continuous, but is subject to remissions and paroxysmal exacerbations.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The paroxysmal and neuralgic character of the pain indicates implication of the coeliac plexus.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Synonyms for paroxysmal

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