insomnia
nounattested in dialogue
- //ɪnˈsɒmniə//
A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
noun
- 1
A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
My mother suffers from insomnia.
It’s also possible for insomnia to be caused by restless leg syndrome.
- 2
informalTemporary inability to sleep.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin īnsomnia, from Latin in- (“without”) + somnus (“sleep”, noun) + -ia, equivalent to in- + somn- + -ia.
Forms
- plural
- insomnias
insisting · Synonym of insistent.insolence · Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold…insolent · Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or…
insomnia · A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
inspect · To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out…inspection · The act of examining something, often closely.inspector · A person employed to inspect something.