NYT Dictionary

EPILEPTIC

/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/
AdjectiveNounepi-lep-TICepi-lep-tic · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to epilepsy.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek ἐπιληπτικός (epilēptikós).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

antiepilepticallergicanemicarthriticbiliouscarcinogeniccasecolickyconsumptivediabetic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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