epidemic
/ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
ep · i · dem · ic
ˌep · ɪ · ˈdem · ɪk
English Definition
n./adj. widespread disease, common
Significado en Español
epidemia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dịch bệnh, bệnh dịch
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Example Sentence
The flu epidemic spread quickly.
流感疫情蔓延很快。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
epi(on...)+demi(people)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “epidemic”.
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A
outbreak
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B
ceremony
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C
disaster
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D
harmony
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A — outbreak.
“epidemic” means n./adj. widespread disease, common
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Doctors worked day and night to stop the fast-spreading ______.
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A
cure
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B
vaccine
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C
epidemic
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D
recovery
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C — epidemic.
“epidemic” means n./adj. widespread disease, common
Common questions about “epidemic”
What does “epidemic” mean?
epidemic — n./adj. widespread disease, common. In Chinese: 流行病，传染性的.
How do you pronounce “epidemic”?
epidemic is pronounced /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ep · i · dem · ic.
How do you use “epidemic” in a sentence?
The flu epidemic spread quickly. (流感疫情蔓延很快。)
What are synonyms for “epidemic”?
outbreak, plague — all close in meaning to epidemic (n./adj. widespread disease, common).
Is “epidemic” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. epidemic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “epidemic”?
epi(on...)+demi(people)
