antispasmodic
ɪk adjective
1.
pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
2.
resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform.
3.
given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.
Also, spas·mod·i·cal.
Origin:
1675–85; < Medieval Latin spasmodicus < Greek spasmṓd(ēs) spasmodic (derivative of spasmós spasm; see -ode1) + Latin -icus -ic
1675–85; < Medieval Latin spasmodicus < Greek spasmṓd(ēs) spasmodic (derivative of spasmós spasm; see -ode1) + Latin -icus -ic
Related forms
spas·mod·i·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·spas·mod·ic, adjective, noun
post·spas·mod·ic, adjective
un·spas·mod·ic, adjective
un·spas·mod·i·cal, adjective
Synonyms
2. occasional, intermittent, periodic, fleeting.
2. occasional, intermittent, periodic, fleeting.
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World English Dictionary
antispasmodic (ˌæntɪspæzˈmɒdɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | preventing or arresting spasms, esp in smooth muscle |
| —n | |
| 2. | an antispasmodic drug |
| spasmodic or spasmodical (spæzˈmɒdɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | taking place in sudden brief spells |
| 2. | of or characterized by spasms |
| [C17: New Latin, from Greek spasmos | |
| spasmodical or spasmodical | |
| —adj | |
| [C17: New Latin, from Greek spasmos | |
| spas'modically or spasmodical | |
| —adv | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
spasmodic
1681, from M.L. spasmodicus, from Gk. spasmodes "of the nature of a spasm," from spasmos (see spasm) + -odes "like."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
antispasmodic an·ti·spas·mod·ic (ān'tē-spāz-mŏd'ĭk, ān'tī-)
adj.
Preventing or relieving convulsions or spasms. n.
An antispasmodic agent.
spasmodic spas·mod·ic (spāz-mŏd'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
Happening intermittently; fitful.
Given to sudden outbursts of energy or of feeling; excitable.
spas·mod'i·cal·ly adv.
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