Definition

The condition of having sudden, violent movements or spasms in the body.

Example

The patient experienced convulsiveness during the seizure, causing concern among the medical staff.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone in a state of convulsiveness during a seizure?

Yeah, it's really alarming to watch, isn't it?

I read that it can be caused by a lot of different factors.

Absolutely, it's important to know how to help in those situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Convulsiveness → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vulsus" (from "vulsa", meaning to pull or tear). The suffix "-ness" indicates a state or quality. Thus, convulsiveness refers to the state of being characterized by violent, involuntary contractions of muscles, as if being pulled or torn together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('con-') and 'pulling' or 'tearing' ('vulsus') to remember that convulsiveness describes a state of violent muscle contractions.

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