Word of the Day

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Even on Saturday we must use our words.  Try using this one in a few sentences and then post in the comments.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

Gelastic

[jəl-AST-ik]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: greek, date unknown

• Laughter provoking
• Relating to a specific kind of epileptic seizure

Examples of Gelastic in a sentence

• The performance was so gelastic that he could barely catch his breath between laughs.
• His service dog was trained to protect him during a gelastic seizure.

About Gelastic

Gelastic is an adjective used to describe something that causes laughter. It can be used in a "funny-ha-ha context," but you’re more likely to find it used in a medical context. Certain medications can cause gelastic behavior, and it’s also in the name of a particular type of epileptic seizure.

Did you Know?

The suffix "-ic" means “of or relating to” and when you pair that with the Greek word "gelastikos," or "able to laugh," you get this adjective.

Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Napoleon Solo was having a wonderful time courtesy of a new THRUSH veridical. He sat on the bed in medical laughing unable to stop. Everything, every word, every action of the medical staff caused him to have a gelastic episode. Even the appearance of Mr. Waverly at his bedside caused Napoleon to double over in laughter, much to Mr. Waverly's displeasure. Doctor Wilson hoped that Napoleon wouldn't remember anything once the drug was out of his system.