Associations to the word «Paroxysm»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
PAROXYSM, noun. A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
PAROXYSM, noun. An explosive event during a volcanic eruption.
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden recurrence of a disease.
Dictionary definition
PAROXYSM, noun. A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter".
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.