How Do You Spell ANXIETY?

Pronunciation: [aŋzˈa͡ɪ͡əti] (IPA)

Anxiety, /æŋˈzaɪəti/, is a common mental health concern worldwide. The spelling of the word comes from the Greek word "anxietas," which means distress. The correct pronunciation can be broken down into four syllables: "ang-zahy-i-tee." The "ang" sound represents the "a" sound, while the "zahy" sound is a combination of the "z" and "ahy" sounds. The final "tee" sounds like the letter "T." Now that you know the IPA phonetic transcription of Anxiety, it'll be easier for you to pronounce it correctly.

ANXIETY Meaning and Definition

  1. Anxiety is a multifaceted and common mental health condition characterized by intense and excessive worry, fear, and uneasiness. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety can also trigger an assortment of somatic responses, including rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, and gastrointestinal distress.

    This psychological condition typically arises in response to perceived threats or stressors, although the anxious feelings may extend beyond the actual intensity of the situation. Anxiety can be triggered by various factors, including work pressures, social interactions, personal relationships, and health concerns. It can significantly impact an individual's day-to-day functioning, affecting their performance at work or school, as well as their relationships and overall quality of life.

    Anxiety can take various forms, ranging from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to specific phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though feelings of anxiety are a normal part of the human experience, with anxiety serving as an adaptive response, excessive and persistent anxiety can be classified as a mental health disorder.

    Treatment for anxiety often involves a combination of therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle changes. Understanding and addressing the underlying causes and triggers of anxiety are essential to managing and reducing its impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being.

  2. Apprehension of danger accompanied by restlessness and a feeling of oppression in the epigastrium.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Distress of mind about something future; great uneasiness.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ANXIETY

The word "anxiety" derives from the Latin word "anxietas", which is formed from the Latin term "anxius", meaning "uneasy" or "troubled". "Anxius" itself possibly originated from the Latin verb "angere", meaning "to choke" or "cause distress". Ultimately, the Latin root links back to the Proto-Indo-European root *angh-, which conveys a sense of narrowness or strangulation.

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Plural form of ANXIETY is ANXIETIES

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