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hectic

The correct spelling is hectic.

How to pronounce hectic

noun

IPA: /ˈhɛktɪk/

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The correct spelling is hectic. A hectic fever. For example: "hectic fever"

Usage Examples

hectic fever

The city center is so hectic at 8 in the morning that I go to work an hour beforehand to avoid the crowds

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A hectic fever.
  2. 2.A flush like one produced by such a fever.

adjective

  1. 1.Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.
  2. 2.Pertaining to or symptomatic of such a fever.
  3. 3.Very busy with activity and confusion; feverish.

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