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nonhysterically

/ˌnɑːn.hɪˈstɛr.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:nonhysterical
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• adverb

1

In a calm, rational, or composed manner; without displaying uncontrolled or extreme emotion.

Example

"She reacted to the sudden emergency nonhysterically, immediately assessing the situation to make informed decisions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) combined with 'hysterically', which originates from the Greek word 'hysterikos' (of the womb), historically referring to a neurotic condition once attributed to women but evolving in modern usage to denote any uncontrolled emotional excess.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonhysterically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonhysterically
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