Convulsion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈvʌlʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Convulsion is a noun meaning (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
Meaning
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
More Meanings
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.
- Hysteric in nature.
Example Sentences
Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.
It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion.
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.
Word Forms
- convulsions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tension, contraction, shock, turmoil, upheaval, seizure.
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