Insomnia Meaning
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
nounTemporary inability to sleep.
Sentence Examples
He is subject to insomnia.
She was relieved from insomnia.
Laurel leaf tea is said to fight insomnia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His chronic ____ kept him awake for many sleepless nights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He suffered from chronic ____ and often spent the entire night lying awake and watching old movies.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin īnsomnia, from Latin in- (“without”) + somnus (“sleep”, noun) + -ia, equivalent to in- + somn- + -ia.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"It’s also possible for insomnia to be caused by restless leg syndrome."
— 2024 March 11, Madeline Holcombe, “What to do on the nights you are struggling with insomnia, according to experts”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His chronic ____ kept him awake for many sleepless nights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He suffered from chronic ____ and often spent the entire night lying awake and watching old movies.