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epileptic
This term functions as both a medical descriptor and a noun for an affected individual. In clinical settings, it is a precise diagnostic label, but when used as a noun to describe a person, it can be perceived as reductive or stigmatizing. Modern medical communication often prefers person-first language, such as person with epilepsy, to avoid defining an individual solely by their condition.
When applied to non-medical contexts, the word describes a pattern of erratic, jerky, or unstable movement. This metaphorical usage suggests a lack of smooth continuity, often implying a volatile or unpredictable progression in systems like economics or mechanical motion.
Meanings
Examples
点滅する光に注意してください。視聴者の中にはてんかんを持つ方がいるかもしれません。
その都市はこの10年で、断続的で不規則な成長パターンを見せた。