Epidemic in Tamil
Definition:
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of the word “Epidemic” is:
« A widespread outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people in a particular area, especially a sudden and rapid increase in the number of cases of a disease that can be spread from person to person »
Translation of ‘Epidemic ‘ in Tamil:
பெருவாரியாகப் பரவும் தொற்று நோய்
Examples:
- Here are three unique example sentences using the word “Epidemic”:
- 1. The hospital was overwhelmed with patients as the viral epidemic spread rapidly across the country, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency.
- 2. The documentary filmmaker traveled to remote villages to document the epidemic of rare diseases in developing countries, highlighting the need for better access to healthcare.
Synonyms:
often used to describe a disease that is caused by a particular pathogen.
4. Surge: a sudden and rapid increase in the number of cases of a disease.
5. Scourge: a disease or condition that causes widespread suffering and death.
6. Upwelling: a sudden and rapid increase in the incidence of a disease in a particular area.
7. Irruption: a sudden and rapid increase in the population of a disease-causing agent in a particular area.
8. Endemic: a disease that is constantly present and prevalent in a particular area or population.
9. Contagion: a disease that is spread from person to person or animal to animal.
10. Pestilence: a disease that causes widespread suffering and death.
Note that some of these words may have slightly different connotations or nuances, Here are some synonyms for the word “epidemic”:
1. Pandemic: a widespread outbreak of a disease that affects many people around the world.
2. Outbreak: a sudden and rapid increase in the number of cases of a disease in a particular area.
3. Plague: a widespread and devastating outbreak of a disease, but they all generally refer to the rapid spread of a disease or condition.
Antonyms:
with no wider spread.
4. **Mild**: Characterized by a low severity or intensity.
5. **Under control**: A disease or situation that is being managed or contained effectively.
6. **Limited**: Confined to a specific group or area, rather than widespread and rapid spread., without spreading widely.
7. **Endemic**: Existing continuously at a constant frequency or rate within a defined population or area.
8. **Stable**: Referring to a situation where the disease or condition is not changing or worsening.
9. **Eradicated**: Completely eliminated or removed from existence.
10. **Absent**: Not present or existing in a particular place or situation.
These antonyms of “Epidemic” generally convey a sense of rarity, containment, or absence of a disease or situation, Here are some antonyms for the word “Epidemic”:
1. **Non-existent**: Referring to the absence of a disease or a trend.
2. **Rare**: Occurring infrequently or in small numbers.
3. **Isolated**: Confined to a single location or individual
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