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hyperknesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hy-per-k-ne-sis
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.

Uncountable

Etymology

From hyper- + Ancient Greek κνῆσις (knêsis, “itching”).

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

alloknesis knismesis acnestis

Questions

What does hyperknesis mean?
An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.
Where does hyperknesis come from?
From hyper- + Ancient Greek κνῆσις (knêsis, “itching”).

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