Where does “paroxysm” come from?
Paroxysm comes from French paroxysme, from Ancient Greek παροξυσμός, derived from παρά meaning beside and a root meaning to sharpen or provoke.
paroxysm (English): A random or sudden outburst; An explosive event...
Definitions
- A random or sudden outburst; An explosive event...
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