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Meaning of epidemic
The primary meaning of the word "epidemic" refers to a widespread occurrence of a disease or illness in a particular area or community.
Etymology of epidemic
The word "epidemic" originates from the Greek words "epi" meaning "upon" or "among" and "dēmos" meaning "people" or "population", with the suffix "-ic" forming an adjective, and the word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the spread of diseases among people.
Synonyms
outbreak
plague
pandemic
disease
infection
contagion
scourge
affliction
pestilence
endemic
widespread
rampant
prevalent
common
frequent
recurrent
repeated
successive
sporadic
scattered
dispersed
isolated
rare
unusual
exceptional
endemic disease
infectious disease
contagious disease
communicable disease
transmissible disease
Definitions
- A widespread occurrence of a disease in a population, especially one that is infectious and spreads quickly
- * A sudden, widespread occurrence of a particular undesirable phenomenon
Usage Examples
- The city is experiencing an epidemic of flu cases this winter
- * The epidemic of obesity in the country is a major public health concern
- * The new policy aims to prevent the epidemic of drug abuse among teenagers
Antonyms
rarity
scarcity
uncommonness
infrequency
isolation
containment
eradication
elimination
cure
prevention
control
moderation
reduction
decrease
decline
alleviation
mitigation
remission
recovery