Synonyms & related words for epileptic

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of epileptic — including spastic, paralytic. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to epileptic

Explore words related to epileptic — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include epileptoid, epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, paroxysmal, convulsive, convulsant, cataleptic. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for epileptic

Common synonyms for epileptic include spastic, paralytic — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does epileptic come from?

The word epileptic breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon”); and -lept, from Greek lambano (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.