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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
spreading rapidly to a great many individuals in a locality, as a contagious disease.
- similar words:
- contagious, epizootic, pandemic
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definition 2: |
affecting a great many.
The movie produced an epidemic fear of sharks.- synonyms:
- pervasive, sweeping
- similar words:
- far-reaching, general, pandemic, prevalent, rampant, rife, widespread
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related words: |
catching, infectious |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an outbreak, usu. of disease, that spreads rapidly, afflicting many individuals.
an epidemic of measles
- similar words:
- epizootic, outbreak, pandemic, pestilence, plague, scourge
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definition 2: |
a rapid spread or growth of some phenomenon.
- synonyms:
- outbreak, upsurge
- similar words:
- flurry, increase, plague, rash, rise, upswing
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related words: |
pest |
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derivation: |
epidemically (adv.) |
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