Certain conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
Source: tatoeba (1693214)
Epilepsy
/ˈɛpɪˌlɛpsi/
Synonyms for "epilepsy" (114 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Strong matches (34)
cursive epilepsydiurnal epilepsyeclampsiaemotional disorderepilepsiaepilepsia graviorepilepsia majorepilepsia minorepilepsia mitiorepilepsia nutansepilepsia tardaepitasisfalling sicknessfitfocal epilepsyfrenzyglossopharyngeal neuralgiagrand malgriphaute mal
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headacheherpes zosterhysterical epilepsyictusischialgiajacksonian epilepsylarval epilepsylaryngeal epilepsylaryngospasmlatent epilepsylockjawmatutinal epilepsymenstrual epilepsy
Noun(1 words)
epileptic syndrome
Related words (57)
migrainemsmultiple sclerosismusicogenic epilepsymyoclonous epilepsynervous disorderneuralgianeuritisneuropathynocturnal epilepsyocclusionorganic psychosisorgasmpalsyparoxysmpetit malphysiologic epilepsypolyneuritispressure neuropathypriapism
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psychic epilepsypsychomotor epilepsyradiculitisreflex epilepsyrolandic epilepsyrotatoriasciatic neuritissciaticaseizuresensory epilepsyserial epilepsysexual climaxshaking palsyshinglesspasmspastic paralysisstoppagestroketardy epilepsytetanustetanythe jerksthroesthromboembolismthrombosistic douloureuxtonic epilepsytonic spasmtorsion spasmtoxic psychosistraumatic epilepsytrismusucinate epilepsyvisitation
Noun(3 words)
seizure conditionseizure disorderseizure syndrome
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abdominal epilepsy, access, acquired epilepsy, activated epilepsy, affect epilepsy.
- Sentence evidence is available for epilepsy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "epilepsy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "epilepsy"
Keep "epilepsy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "epilepsy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "epilepsy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "epilepsy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesbrain diseasebrain disorderdiseaseencephalopathymedical categorymedical conditionneurological disorderneurological syndrome
More specific
5 entriesabsence epilepsyfocal epilepsygeneralized epilepsyjuvenile myoclonic epilepsytemporal lobe epilepsy
Collocations
6 entriesantiepileptic drugsepileptic seizuresfocal epilepsygeneralized epilepsyrefractory epilepsytemporal lobe epilepsy
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Epilepsy can have various causes.
Source: tatoeba (2502033)
I have epilepsy.
Source: tatoeba (2800601)
The relationship between epilepsy and glucose metabolism was established more than 85 years ago.
Source: tatoeba (4264792)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "epilepsy"?
Closest matches include abdominal epilepsy, access, acquired epilepsy, activated epilepsy, affect epilepsy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "epilepsy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.