Insomnia Definition

ĭn-sŏmnē-ə
noun
Abnormally prolonged inability to sleep, esp. when chronic.
Webster's New World

A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

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Other Word Forms of Insomnia

Noun

Singular:
insomnia
Plural:
insomnias

Origin of Insomnia

  • Latin īnsomnia from īnsomnis sleepless in- not in–1 somnus sleep swep- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin in- (“without”) +‎ somnus (“sleep”) +‎ -ia.

    From Wiktionary

Insomnia Sentence Examples

  • Insomnia was a blessing from such darkness.

  • Insomnia may occur due to an overactive mind that won't shut down for sleep.

  • Anxiety can cause insomnia, making jet lag worse.

  • People who have primary insomnia (see above) may need to see a hospital specialist.

  • The first step in the process is to seek guidance from a physician in order to get the facts about insomnia.

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Words Starting With

IININS

Words Ending With

AIANIA

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Words Starting With I and Ending With A

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With I8 Letter Words Ending With A