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epidemic
[ep-i-dem-ik]
adjective
Also epidemical (of a disease) affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent.
extremely prevalent; widespread.
noun
a temporary prevalence of a disease.
a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something.
an epidemic of riots.
epidemic
/ ˌɛɪˈɛɪ /
adjective
(esp of a disease) attacking or affecting many persons simultaneously in a community or area
noun
a widespread occurrence of a disease
an influenza epidemic
a rapid development, spread, or growth of something, esp something unpleasant
an epidemic of strikes
epidemic
A contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely among the population in an area. Immunization and quarantine are two of the methods used to control an epidemic.
Other Word Forms
- epidemically adverb
- epidemicity noun
- interepidemic adjective
- preepidemic noun
- ˌ辱ˈ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of epidemic1
Example Sentences
CDC’s Division of Overdose Prevention, which is responsible for monitoring the drug epidemic, is marked for demolition too, despite having just reported the unprecedented reduction in overdose deaths.
The local authorities in Sarajevo have declared an epidemic, allowing the imposition of emergency measures, including a long overdue clean-up.
" worries me is we're in this form of epidemic, and we're not seeing it as an epidemic," Miss Lucas said.
During a child obesity epidemic in the US in 2006, Sesame Street aired Health Habits segments designed to teach kids about diet and exercise.
Sports betting is now at epidemic levels and appears in various commercials and program commentary throughout sports media as a display of odds changing throughout many games.
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