epileptic

adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic ˌe-pə-ˈlep-tik 

: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy

an epileptic seizure

epileptic noun

epileptically

ˌe-pə-ˈlep-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of epileptic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The drug is commonly found in wastewater and is used to treat epileptic seizures and anxiety. —Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025

This federal funding supported first-aid training for parents, teachers, babysitters, and childcare professionals, as well as a special course teaching law enforcement officers how to recognize epileptic seizures. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025

In 1977, right before Kilmer began classes at the Juilliard School in New York City, Wesley, then 15, had an epileptic seizure and drowned in their father’s Jacuzzi. —Kara Warner, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025

In some cases, this can cause epileptic seizures.11 9. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing epileptic

• anti-epileptic

Rhymes for epileptic

• antiseptic
• neuroleptic
• antiepileptic
• aseptic
• dyspeptic
• organoleptic
• peptic
• sceptic
• septic
• skeptic

Kids Definition

epileptic

1 of 2 adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic

ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik

: of, relating to, or having epilepsy

an epileptic seizure

epileptic

2 of 2 noun

: a person who has epilepsy

Medical Definition

epileptic

1 of 2 adjective

ep·​i·​lep·​tic ˌep-ə-ˈlep-tik 

: relating to, affected with, or having the characteristics of epilepsy

epileptically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

epileptic

2 of 2 noun

: one affected with epilepsy