transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhek-tik ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English etyk, from Anglo-French etique, from Late Latin hecticus, from Greek hektikos habitual, consumptive, from echein to have — more at scheme
Date: 14th century
1. : of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis)
2. : having a hectic fever
3. : red , flushed
4. : characterized by activity, excitement, or confusion
the hectic days before the holidays
• hec·ti·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb