Hysteric
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adjective
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noun
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(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:
- She had hysteric tendencies and was always overreacting.
- He had hysteric episodes and couldn't control his emotions.
- The hysteric patient couldn't stop crying.
- Her hysteric behavior was caused by the stress of the situation.
- 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:
- She had hysteric tendencies and was always overreacting.
- He had hysteric episodes and couldn't control his emotions.
- The hysteric patient couldn't stop crying.
- Her hysteric behavior was caused by the stress of the situation.
- He had hysteric reactions to everyday situations.