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insomnia

|in-som-ni-a|

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/ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/

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/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

lack of sleep

Etymology
Etymology Information

'insomnia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insomnia,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'somnus' meant 'sleep.'

Historical Evolution

'insomnia' changed from the Latin word 'insomnia' and eventually became the modern English word 'insomnia'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'lack of sleep,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition characterized by an inability to sleep, especially when chronic.

She has been suffering from insomnia for several months.

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Last updated: 2025/06/17 15:37