apoplectic
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əˈplɛk adjective Also, ap·o·plec·ti·cal.
1.
of or pertaining to apoplexy.
2.
having or inclined to apoplexy.
3.
intense enough to threaten or cause apoplexy: an apoplectic rage.
noun
4.
a person having or predisposed to apoplexy.
Origin:
1605–15; < Late Latin apoplēcticus < Greek apoplēktikós pertaining to a (paralytic) stroke, equivalent to apóplēkt(os) struck down (verbid of apoplḗssein) + -ikos -ic
1605–15; < Late Latin apoplēcticus < Greek apoplēktikós pertaining to a (paralytic) stroke, equivalent to apóplēkt(os) struck down (verbid of apoplḗssein) + -ikos -ic
Related forms
ap·o·plec·ti·cal·ly, adverb
post·ap·o·plec·tic, adjective
pseu·do·ap·o·plec·tic, adjective
pseu·do·ap·o·plec·ti·cal, adjective
pseu·do·ap·o·plec·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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apoplectic (ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to apoplexy |
| 2. | informal furious |
| —n | |
| 3. | a person having apoplexy |
| apo'plectically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
apoplectic
1610s, "involving apoplexy," from Fr. apoplectique (16c.), from L. apoplecticus, from Gk. apoplektikos "disabled by a stroke, crippled," from apoplektos, verbal adj. of apoplessein (see apoplexy). Meaning "showing symptoms of apoplexy" (1721) gradually shaded into "enraged, very angry."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
apoplectic ap·o·plec·tic (āp'ə-plěk'tĭk)
adj.
Relating to, having, or predisposed to apoplexy.
ap'o·plec'ti·cal·ly adv.
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Example sentences
The response from the scientific community ran from disbelief to apoplectic rage.
Most such folks usually get apoplectic when the analogy is raised.
This condition is marked by outward apoplectic characteristics and significant loss off interpretive powers.
The band's brief set was apoplectic, full of fist-pumping slogans and seemingly cobbled out of spare parts from other projects.
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