apoplectical
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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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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