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The question whether the long effort to put an end to war can succeed without another major convulsion challenges not only our minds but our sense of responsibility.
Emily Greene Balch

Meaning of "convulsion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONVULSION

convulsion  [kənˈvʌlʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONVULSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Convulsion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONVULSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Convulsion

A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body. Because a convulsion is often a symptom of an epileptic seizure, the term convulsion is sometimes used as a synonym for seizure. However, not all epileptic seizures lead to convulsions, and not all convulsions are caused by epileptic seizures. Convulsions are also consistent with an electric shock. For non-epileptic convulsions, see non-epileptic seizures. The word "fit" is sometimes used to mean a convulsion or epileptic seizure.

Definition of convulsion in the English dictionary

The first definition of convulsion in the dictionary is a violent involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles. Other definition of convulsion is a violent upheaval, disturbance, or agitation, esp a social one. Convulsion is also uncontrollable laughter.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONVULSION


avulsion
əˈvʌlʃən
compulsion
kəmˈpʌlʃən
divulsion
daɪˈvʌlʃən
emulsion
ɪˈmʌlʃən
evulsion
ɪˈvʌlʃən
expulsion
ɪkˈspʌlʃən
impulsion
ɪmˈpʌlʃən
propulsion
prəˈpʌlʃən
pulsion
ˈpʌlʃən
repulsion
rɪˈpʌlʃən
retropulsion
ˌrɛtrəʊˈpʌlʃən
revulsion
rɪˈvʌlʃən
self-propulsion
ˌselfprəˈpʌlʃən
ultion
ˈʌlʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONVULSION

convolutedness
convolutely
convolution
convolutional
convolutionary
convolutions
convolve
convolvulaceous
convolvuli
convolvulus
convoy
convulsant
convulse
convulsible
convulsional
convulsionary
convulsionist
convulsive
convulsively
convulsiveness

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONVULSION

commission
conversion
decision
discussion
division
exclusion
expression
extension
fusion
jet propulsion
matt emulsion
mission
occasion
passion
permission
rocket propulsion
session
submission
suspension
television

Synonyms and antonyms of convulsion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONVULSION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «convulsion» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of convulsion

Translation of «convulsion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONVULSION

Find out the translation of convulsion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of convulsion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «convulsion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抽搐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

convulsión
570 millions of speakers

English

convulsion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऐंठन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التشنج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

судороги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

convulsão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খিঁচুনি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

convulsion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Konvulsi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schüttelkrampf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

けいれん
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

근육의 경련
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Convulsion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rung chuyển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आकुंचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çırpınma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

convulsione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drgawki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

судоми
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

convulsii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπασμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stuiptrekkings
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konvulsion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kramper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of convulsion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVULSION»

The term «convulsion» is regularly used and occupies the 86.292 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONVULSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about convulsion

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3 QUOTES WITH «CONVULSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word convulsion.
1
Emily Greene Balch
The question whether the long effort to put an end to war can succeed without another major convulsion challenges not only our minds but our sense of responsibility.
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Andrew Coyle Bradley
In Shakespearean tragedy the main source of the convulsion which produces suffering and death is never good: good contributes to this convulsion only from its tragic implication with its opposite in one and the same character.
3
Everett Dirksen
We have been through this is biennial convulsion four or five different times over the past 10 or 12 years, and now it appears that we are going through this quiet agony all over again.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONVULSION»

Discover the use of convulsion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to convulsion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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China in Convulsion, |...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Arthur Henderson Smith, 2011
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China's Great Convulsion, 1894-1924: How Chinese Overthrew a ...
John Fulton Lewis. again to resolve the long dispute between the regime in power there and his followers in the south and central portions of China. Once again, the mission for reconciliation and unity would fail. After seeming progress in talks ...
John Fulton Lewis, 2004
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Paediatrics and Child Health
Description of the convulsion. It is very important to obtain an eye witness account of the convulsion so that a 'video' image of the episode can be visualized in the clinician's mind. Particular features to enquire about include: Duration of the ...
Mary Rudolf, Tim Lee, Malcolm Levene, 2011
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Gaba: Receptors, Transporters and Metabolism
In PTZ-induced convulsions, a dosage of 45 mg/kg, i.p. of PTZ appeared to be only a clonic convulsion, and a dosage of 75 mg/kg, i.p. of PTZ induced both clonic and tonic convulsions following death. The dosages of larger than 40 mg/ kg of ...
Chikako Tanaka, N. G. Bowery, 1996
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The half-yearly abstract of the medical sciences: being a ...
In his essay 'On the Theory of Convulsive Diseases in Adults,' Dr. Marshall Hall observes, respecting puerperal convulsion : — " There are many and most important questions to be solved in regard to this and many other forms of convulsion.
William Harcourt Ranking, Charles Bland Radcliffe, William Dommett Stone, 1850
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The Half-yearly Abstract of the Medical Sciences: Being a ...
In his essay 'On the Theory of Convulsive Diseases in Adults,' Dr. Marshall Hall observes, respecting puerperal oonvulsion:—"There are many and most important questions to be solved in regard to this and many other forms of convulsion.
William Harcourt Ranking, Charles Bland Radcliffe, William Domett Stone, 1850
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The Lancet
This division is the most conVenient for an investigation of the Causes of this formidable disease. The Centric causes of convulsion may be either intra-cranial or intra-vertebral, or both. I proceed to speak first of the intra-cerebral causes.
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The London Lancet: A Journal of British and Foreign Medical ...
In convulsion arising from " uterine irritation" the mental state is that which belongs to either epilepsy or hysteria. In the convulsion of flooding the pupil is dilated, the thoughts are undefined and incoherent, and before the tossings change into ...
9
Essentials of Chinese Medicine
In mild cases, the pathogenic evil remains in the exterior. In such cases, relief of fever also relieves convulsion. If high fever persists and convulsion is recurrent, Heat is lodged in the interior. The condition is more severe and serious.
Liang Liu, Zhanwen Liu, 2011
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Epilepsy: Its Symptons, Treatment and Relations to Other ...
Orgamc disease of nervous centres, how related to convulsion, 23. Organic disease, relation to convulsion, 11. Over-activity of reflex centre, 247. Oxide of zinc, use of, 333. Pain, relation to irritation, 20. relation to convulsion, 23. Pallor of face ...
John Russel Reynolds, 1861

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONVULSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term convulsion is used in the context of the following news items.
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What Bill Cosby and the Confederate Flag Have in Common
Icons, that is, until they were undone by a social-media-induced convulsion that cracked the protective societal shield around them and tore ... «Politico, Jul 15»
2
A historic vote in Greece, but challenges ahead
Friends came together in bars. This was more than a party. It was a social convulsion after five years of bitter austerity. In calling the referendum ... «Red Flag, Jul 15»
3
New dad behind bars after attacking 'love rival' in Forest of Dean pub
Luckily Mr Haskitt has not suffered any further medical problems since the 'concussive convulsion' immediately after the attack at the Golden ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
4
The times they are a-changin' as NME becomes free sheet
The NME's current convulsion is the most dramatic in a series of reinventions it has had to make in order to keep up with changing trends. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
5
Amos is free – but Government has questions to answer for
Soon, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) threw a fit and went into convulsion, falling all over itself to bring the most tenuous of charges ... «The Online Citizen, Jul 15»
6
Listeria Found Recently in Stella and Chewy's Dog Food Products
These symptoms might include stiff neck, loss of balance, fever, nausea, and convulsion. Diarrhea may also be related and, occasionally, the ... «Pioneer News, Jul 15»
7
Valuing girls: A selfie with dad is a start
India is going through a pleasant convulsion. Fathers across India are tweeting selfies with their daughters to make Indians realize that girls are ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
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Bourses Hold Firm Amid Negative Sentiment
The specific concern that India could face in the impact of a currency convulsion was also quashed by the country's rising foreign exchange ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
7 Dead in Dozens of Chicago Shootings: Police
Chicago: A convulsion of gun violence left seven people dead in 33 shooting incidents across Chicago during a chaotic Independence Day ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
10
Boy, 7, killed during violent July 4 celebrations in Chicago
Washington: A convulsion of gun violence left seven people dead in 33 shooting incidents across Chicago during a chaotic Independence Day ... «The Bell Jar, Jul 15»

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