anadipsic
|an-a-dip-sic|
C2
/ˌæn.əˈdɪp.sɪk/
intense thirst
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anadipsic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anadipsia,' where 'ana-' meant 'again' and 'dipsa' meant 'thirst.'
Historical Evolution
'anadipsic' changed from the Greek word 'anadipsia' and eventually became the modern English word 'anadipsic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intense or repeated thirst,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or characterized by intense thirst.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by intense thirst, especially as a symptom of disease.
The patient exhibited anadipsic symptoms after the surgery.
Synonyms
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