convulsion in English
- convulsion⇄convulsion, noun.
1. Often, convulsions.
violent, involuntary contracting of the muscles; spasm.
Ex. The sick child's convulsions frightened his mother.
1. a fit of laughter.
2. (Figurative.) a violent disturbance.
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convulsion in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
convulsion in Hindi हिन्दी
convulsion in Tamil தமிழ்
Convulsion
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
Definitions
- A sudden, violent, and involuntary contraction of the muscles.
- A violent social or political upheaval.
- A sudden uncontrollable outburst of laughter, emotion, or movement.
Usage Examples
- The patient experienced a severe convulsion before collapsing.
- The revolution caused a major convulsion in the political landscape.
- The comedian's joke sent the audience into fits of convulsion.
Etymology
From Latin convulsio, from convellere ("to shake violently, to tear apart").
Synonyms
- Seizure
- Spasm
- Shock
- Upheaval
- Turmoil
Antonyms
- Calm
- Peace
- Stability
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | convulsion | /kɔ̃.vyl.sjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | convulsión | /kon.bulˈsjon/ |
| German | Konvulsion | /kɔn.vʊl.zi̯oːn/ |
| Hindi | आक्षेप | /ākṣep/ |
| Mandarin | 抽搐 | /chōuchù/ |
| Japanese | 痙攣 | /keiren/ |
| Tamil | நடுக்கம் | /naṭukkam/ |
| Bengali | খিঁচুনি | /khĩcuni/ |
| Russian | судорога | /sudoroga/ |
| Portuguese | convulsão | /kõ.vulˈsɐ̃w̃/ |
| More Indian Languages... | ... (Over 30 Indian translations) | ... |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
American English: /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
Historical Usage
The term convulsion has been used since the 16th century to describe involuntary muscle spasms and later evolved to include metaphorical meanings related to social unrest.
Cultural Nuances
In medical terminology, convulsion refers to seizure-like episodes, while in historical and political discourse, it signifies major upheavals.
More Information
The word convulsion is widely used in both medical and social contexts to describe involuntary movements or disruptive events.