PAROXYSM


Meaning of PAROXYSM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpærəksɪzm ]

n. 1 (often foll. by of) a sudden attack or outburst (of rage, laughter, etc.). 2 a fit of disease. øøparoxysmal adj. [F paroxysme f. med.L paroxysmus f. Gk paroxusmos f. paroxuno exasperate (as PARA-(1), oxuno sharpen f. oxus sharp)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.