Hysteric ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Hysteric ( adjective )

Relating to or affected by hysteria; characterized by emotional or nervous disturbance.

Origin:

From the greek hystera (womb), originally referring to a condition specific to women that was thought to be caused by the uterus, now used to describe a condition characterized by emotional or nervous disturbances.

Examples:

  1. She had hysteric tendencies and was always overreacting.
  2. He had hysteric episodes and couldn't control his emotions.
  3. The hysteric patient couldn't stop crying.
  4. Her hysteric behavior was caused by the stress of the situation.
  5. He had hysteric reactions to everyday situations.

(As a noun)

Hysteric ( noun )

Relating to or affected by hysteria; characterized by emotional or nervous disturbance.

Origin:

From the greek hystera (womb), originally referring to a condition specific to women that was thought to be caused by the uterus, now used to describe a condition characterized by emotional or nervous disturbances.

Examples:

  1. She had hysteric tendencies and was always overreacting.
  2. He had hysteric episodes and couldn't control his emotions.
  3. The hysteric patient couldn't stop crying.
  4. Her hysteric behavior was caused by the stress of the situation.
  5. He had hysteric reactions to everyday situations.
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