seizure
|sei/zure|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsiːʒər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsiːʒə/
sudden attack or capture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seizure' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'seisir,' where 'seisir' meant 'to take possession of.'
Historical Evolution
'seisir' transformed into the Middle English word 'seisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'seizure.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take possession of something,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a sudden attack' and 'the act of taking possession.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.
He had a seizure while driving.
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Noun 2
the action of capturing someone or something using force.
The police made a seizure of illegal drugs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35