transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpa-rək-ˌsi-zəm also ]
pə-ˈräk- noun
Etymology: Middle English paroxism, from Medieval Latin paroxysmus, from Greek paroxysmos, from paroxynein to stimulate, from para- + oxynein to provoke, from oxys sharp — more at oxygen
Date: 15th century
1. : a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
a paroxysm of coughing
2. : a sudden violent emotion or action : outburst
a paroxysm of rage
• par·ox·ys·mal ˌpa-rək-ˈsiz-məl also pə-ˌräk- adjective