epileptic

adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic ˌe-pə-ˈlep-tik 

: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy

an epileptic seizure

epileptic noun

epileptically

ˌe-pə-ˈlep-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of epileptic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His epileptic convulsions happen less often and for shorter intervals — seconds at a time, instead of minutes. —Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024

Like Dawn, health issues have exacerbated for Wells over the years, including severe epileptic seizures, high blood pressure and mental health trauma. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

According to experts, the movements are prime examples of myoclonus or myoclonic jerks—involuntary muscle spasms similar to hiccups and epileptic seizures. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024

The sheriff’s office also said the man suffered from epileptic seizures. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing epileptic

• anti-epileptic

Rhymes for epileptic

• antiseptic
• neuroleptic
• antiepileptic
• aseptic
• dyspeptic
• organoleptic
• peptic
• sceptic
• septic
• skeptic

Kids Definition

epileptic

1 of 2 adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic

ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik

: of, relating to, or having epilepsy

an epileptic seizure

epileptic

2 of 2 noun

: a person who has epilepsy

Medical Definition

epileptic

1 of 2 adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik 

: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy

epileptically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

epileptic

2 of 2 noun

: one affected with epilepsy