intoxication
intoxication Lexical Profile
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• noun
The state of having lost normal control of one's physical and mental faculties as a result of consuming alcohol or drugs; drunkenness.
"The driver was arrested after exhibiting clear signs of intoxication during the roadside evaluation."
A state of intense excitement, exhilaration, or euphoria that overwhelms one's normal judgment.
"A sense of pure intoxication swept over the young musician as the audience rose for a standing ovation."
A physiological condition of poisoning caused by the absorption of a toxic substance or metabolic waste into the body.
"Consuming excessive amounts of fluids in a short period can lead to dangerous water intoxication."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Medieval Latin intoxicatio ('a poisoning'), derived from Latin toxicum ('poison'), which comes from Ancient Greek toxikon pharmakon ('poison for smearing on arrows'), from toxon ('bow').