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deliquium

deliquium

9.9
A sudden loss of consciousness when not enough blood reaches the brain
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɪəm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : deliquio
  • She recovered quickly after her brief deliquium in the crowded hall.

Examples

  • After standing for too long without water, he suddenly had a deliquium in the heat of the sun.

  • The patient suffered a deliquium during the stressful proceedings in court.

  • Historical accounts describe a sudden deliquium at the news of the king's death.

  • She experienced a deliquium.

  • He fell into a deliquium.

  • The dramatic announcement caused a brief deliquium among the audience.

  • Feeling overwhelmed by the intense emotions, she fainted, suffering a deliquium at that moment.

Synonyms

faint
vsdeliquium
14 4.4

A sudden brief loss of consciousness

is the formal or clinical term used for that same medical event
swoon
vsdeliquium
7 6.8

A short fainting spell from weakness or strong emotion

is defined as resulting from inadequate blood flow rather than sometimes caused
syncope
vsdeliquium
  • Specialized
3 9.9

A short time when a person faints because the brain lacks blood

is the general word for that sudden lack of blood to the brain

Antonyms

consciousness
229 4.9

Being aware of something, for example a mistake or a risk

alertness
14 2.9

A state of being watchful and ready to notice and act on danger or problems

Compounds

moment of deliquium
  • Archaic
9.9

A short time when a person is very confused and not thinking clearly

How Severe

collapse
350 4.1
deliquium
  • Archaic
9.9
dizziness
57 2.9

Surface Forms

deliquium singular
deliquia plural

Etymology

Deliquium comes from Latin parts de- ('away') and liqu- (the same root as liquid, 'melt'). So, it gives the image of someone 'melting away', which is a helpful way to remember that it means a sudden faint or loss of consciousness.