agrypnode
|a-gryp-node|
C2
/əˈɡrɪpnəʊd/
sleepless state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrypnode' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrypnia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'grypnos' meant 'sleep.'
Historical Evolution
'agrypnia' transformed into the English word 'agrypnode' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sleep,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare term referring to a sleepless or wakeful state.
The patient was in an agrypnode state for several nights.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 23:06