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

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

In 2013, 21-year-old German intern Moritz Erhardt had died from an epileptic seizure while employed at Merrill Lynch (in the pilot of Industry, a new hire dies on the job at Pierpoint). —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 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