insomnia

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by an inability to fall or stay asleep.

  - "Despite feeling exhausted, John couldn't fall asleep due to his insomnia."
  - "Sarah's insomnia was caused by stress and anxiety."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=347126"

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Antonyms

hypersomnia

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Synonyms

sleeplessness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insomnia
monotonia , sonatina , cononia

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Variants

List of all variants of insomnia that leads to same result
insomnia , insomnias

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'insomnus,' meaning 'sleepless'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 35% of adults experience insomnia at least once a week.

2. Insomnia can lead to a range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

3. Some studies suggest that reading a book before bedtime can help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sleep Disorders: Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder that affects a significant portion of the population.

2. Restless Nights: A common symptom of insomnia is lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep.

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Culture

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Insomnia is a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a symptom of emotional distress or a sign of deep thought and contemplation.

How to Memorize "insomnia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Visualize the clock ticking away, the hours passing by, as the person grows increasingly frustrated and anxious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insomnia' with the image of a sleepless night. Imagine yourself in a dark room, unable to sleep, and use this association to help remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Insomnia' - 'I Need Sleep Most Always'.

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