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idiopathy

[ id-ee-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, plural id·i·op·a·thies.
  1. a disease not preceded or occasioned by any known morbid condition.

idiopathy

/ ˌɪdɪəʊˈpæθɪk; ˌɪdɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

  1. any disease of unknown cause
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Derived Forms

  • idiopathic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of idiopathy1

1630–40; < New Latin idiopathīa < Greek idiopátheia disease or affection of local origin. See idio-, -pathy
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Example Sentences

Idiopathy By Sam Byers Three unlikeable characters go through depression, love affairs, and work frustrations.

The answer is perhaps not in Idiopathy, but the effort is appreciated.

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