— hectically, hecticly , adv. — hecticness , n.
/hek"tik/ , adj.
characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting.
[ 1350-1400; ME hecticus hektikós habitual, consumptive, adj. corresponding to héxis possession, state, habit, equiv. to * hech-, base of échein to have + -sis -SIS; see -TIC; r. ME etyk ]
Syn. 1. frantic, frenzied, wild, chaotic.