convulsion
convulsion Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders, high fever, or toxins.
"The pediatric nurse monitored the child closely to ensure the high fever did not trigger a convulsion."
A violent social, political, or natural upheaval or disturbance.
"The rapid transition to industrial manufacturing caused a major economic convulsion across the region."
An uncontrollable fit or outburst of laughter or emotion (usually used in the plural).
"The comedian's deadpan delivery sent the entire audience into convulsions of laughter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin convulsio, a noun of action derived from the Latin verb convellere ('to tear loose' or 'to wrench'), formed from com- ('together' or 'thoroughly') and vellere ('to pluck' or 'to pull violently').