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caffeinism

caffeinism

9.9
Sickness caused by drinking too much caffeine that makes you anxious and gives a fast heartbeat
  • noun
  • /ˈkæfɪˌnɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caffeinismo
  • Symptoms of caffeinism can include restlessness, insomnia, and rapid heartbeat.

There's even a disorder called the caffeine induced anxiety disorder or caffeinism.

Examples

  • He was diagnosed with caffeinism after drinking ten cups a day.

  • Heavy coffee drinkers may experience caffeinism if they suddenly increase their intake.

  • Doctors diagnosed her with caffeinism after she complained of anxiety and palpitations.

  • Too much coffee can lead to caffeinism.

  • Doctors diagnosed her with caffeinism after she complained of anxiety and palpitations.

  • Symptoms of caffeinism can include restlessness, insomnia, and rapid heartbeat.

  • He was diagnosed with caffeinism after drinking ten cups of coffee each day.

Synonyms

caffeine intoxication
vscaffeinism
  • Specialized
1 5.9

A condition after drinking too much caffeine that makes you restless, sleepless and gives your heart a fast beat

is a single-word technical term for the same condition

How Severe

caffeinism
  • Specialized
9.9
caffeine intoxication
  • Specialized
1 5.9

Surface Forms

caffeinism singular
caffeinisms plural

Morphology

caffeinism = caffeine (transparent) = caffeine + ism

Formed by the noun 'caffeine' + the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a condition or state related to the substance; the meaning follows standard derivational patterns.

Etymology

Caffeinism comes from caffeine, which was named after coffee, plus the ending -ism that means 'condition'. So caffeinism is the 'condition' you get from too much caffeine, which explains symptoms like anxiety, trouble sleeping, and a fast heartbeat.