hectic

/ˈhɛktɪk/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. A hectic fever.

2. A flush like one produced by such a fever.

adjective

1. Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.

"hectic fever"

2. Pertaining to or symptomatic of such a fever.

3. Very busy with activity and confusion; feverish.

"The city center is so hectic at 8 in the morning that I go to work an hour beforehand to avoid the crowds"

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