convulsion
See also: convulsión
English
Etymology
From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.
Pronunciation
Noun
convulsion (plural convulsions)
- (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.
- Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
- 2013 June 18, Simon Romero, "Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
- In a convulsion that has caught many in Brazil and beyond by surprise, waves of protesters denounced their leaders for dedicating so many resources to cultivating Brazil’s global image by building stadiums for international events, when basic services like education and health care remain woefully inadequate.
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Translations
intense muscular contraction
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uncontrolled fit
violent turmoil
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French
Etymology
From Latin convulsiō, convulsiōnem.
Noun
convulsion f (plural convulsions)
Interlingua
Noun
convulsion (plural convulsiones)
Norman
Etymology
From Latin convulsiō, convulsiōnem.
Noun
convulsion f (plural convulsions)
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