Definition

In a way that relates to or resembles an epidemic, often referring to the rapid spread of something, such as a disease or trend.

Example

The disease spread epidemically, affecting thousands in just a few weeks.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some trends spread epidemically these days?

Yeah, it's wild how quickly things can catch on.

It's almost like we can't escape them, right?

Exactly, they seem to pop up everywhere epidemically!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epidemically → It is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or over) and "demos" (meaning people) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word describes something that occurs upon or affects a large number of people, typically in the context of disease.

Memory Tip

Think of something that spreads 'upon' ('epi-') a large group of 'people' ('demos') — that's why epidemically refers to something affecting many people.

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