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Paroxysmal

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adj. Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Pertaining to or marked by paroxysm; caused by paroxysms or convulsions of nature.

Specifically In geology: Relating to or produced by a violent convulsion of nature.

Catastrophic or relating to the catastrophic theory.

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adj. accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms

Word Usage

"Identification: The sudden onset of unusual movements, behaviors, or spells sometime referred to as a paroxysmal disorder may catch your attention or even be brought to your attention."

Cross Reference

paroxysmal fever

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Words with the same meaning

catastrophic cataclysmic

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