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

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

Walmart had a policy accommodating Wiman’s absences due to epileptic seizures. —Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024

Mapping an ailing brain The film is intended to improve a process called functional brain mapping, which is often used when a person needs surgery to remove a brain tumor or tissue causing severe epileptic seizures. —Jon Hamilton, NPR, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing epileptic

• anti-epileptic

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