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   Ap·o·plec·tic

   /ˌapəˈplektik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. overcome with anger; extremely indignant: informal "Mark was apoplectic with rage at the decision"
   • ▪ relating to or denoting apoplexy (stroke): informal "an apoplectic attack"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French apoplectique or late Latin apoplecticus, from Greek apoplēktikos, from apoplēssein ‘disable by a stroke’.

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   • 1. apoplectically adverb

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   What is apoplectic adjective?

   • Definition of apoplectic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary very angry He was apoplectic with rage at the decision. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. (old-fashioned) connected with apoplexy

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   Where did the word apoplectic come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word apoplectic is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for apoplectic is from before 1625, in the writing of Francis Beaumont, playwright. apoplectic is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French apoplectique, Latin apoplēcticus.

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   Is apoplectic fit a noun?

   • Nouns are words that refer to specific people, places, things, or ideas. They recognize who or what is being discussed in a sentence. The phrase apoplectic fit functions as a noun when it's used in a sentence. It used to simply be a medical term, but now it has a more literary meaning as well. Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer!

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   APOPLECTIC meaning: 1 : very angry and excited; 2 : relating to or caused by apoplexy.

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   What does the word apoplectic mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word apoplectic, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. apoplectic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pathology (early 1600s) pharmacology (late 1600s) Entry status.

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   Define apoplectic. apoplectic synonyms, apoplectic pronunciation, apoplectic translation, English dictionary definition of apoplectic. adj. 1. Of, resembling, or produced by apoplexy: an apoplectic fit. 2. a. Having or inclined to have apoplexy. b. Exhibiting symptoms associated with...

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   rage. resentment. temper. impatience. irritability. Learn more. If you feel angry, you have strong feelings that make you want to shout or hurt someone. If you get angry, you start to feel this way.