intoxication
Use in a sentence
sɪˈkeɪ noun
1.
inebriation; drunkenness.
2.
an act or instance of intoxicating.
3.
overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions.
4.
Pathology, poisoning.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātiōn- (stem of intoxicātiō) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātiōn- (stem of intoxicātiō) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion
Related forms
self-in·tox·i·ca·tion, noun
sem·i-in·tox·i·ca·tion, noun
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intoxication (ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | drunkenness; inebriation |
| 2. | great elation |
| 3. | the act of intoxicating |
| 4. | poisoning |
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Word Origin & History
intoxication
c.1400, from M.L. intoxicationem, from intocixare (see intoxicate).
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Medical Dictionary
intoxication in·tox·i·ca·tion (ĭn-tŏk'sĭ-kā'shən)
n.
The pathological state produced by a drug, serum, alcohol, or any toxic substance; poisoning.
Acute alcoholism.
A state of mental excitement or emotional frenzy.
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Example sentences
My sight became confused by the delicious intoxication of her eyes.
No, it wasn't to debate whether readers are more interested in irony or intoxication.
Drinkers learn that alcohol rewards them with the pleasurable effects of intoxication.
They then took him to the hospital, which treated him for intoxication.
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