epidemic (Meaning)
epidemic (n)
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
epidemic (a)
(especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously
epidemic (a.)
Alt. of Epidemical
epidemic (n.)
An epidemic disease.
Anything which takes possession of the minds of people as an epidemic does of their bodies; as, an epidemic of terror.
Synonyms & Antonyms of epidemic
epidemic Sentence Examples
- The epidemic of obesity has reached alarming proportions, with millions of people suffering from its consequences.
- The recent epidemic of flu has caused widespread illness and disruption.
- The spread of misinformation about vaccines has led to an epidemic of preventable diseases.
- The rise of antibiotic resistance is creating an epidemic of untreatable infections.
- The epidemic of opioid addiction has devastated communities across the United States.
- The global epidemic of HIV/AIDS continues to claim millions of lives each year.
- The epidemic of child abuse is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.
- The epidemic of domestic violence is a major public health issue.
- The epidemic of gun violence is a tragedy that has taken far too many lives.
- The epidemic of mental illness is a growing problem that needs more attention and resources.
FAQs About the word epidemic
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time, (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease;
pestilence, plague,pandemic, illness,infection, sickness, pest, contagion, malady, ailment
slump, slump, calm, calm, doldrums,doldrums,
The epidemic of obesity has reached alarming proportions, with millions of people suffering from its consequences.
The recent epidemic of flu has caused widespread illness and disruption.
The spread of misinformation about vaccines has led to an epidemic of preventable diseases.
The rise of antibiotic resistance is creating an epidemic of untreatable infections.
