How Do You Spell ANTIMANIAC?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪmˈe͡ɪnɪˌak] (IPA)

Antimaniac is spelled with the prefix anti-, meaning "against," and the root word maniac, meaning "a person who is mentally ill, especially one who is wild and dangerous." The correct pronunciation of the word is /æntiˈmeɪniæk/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The "ti" in anti- is pronounced like "sh" in the word "nation," and the "a" in maniac is pronounced like "ay" in "day." Antimaniac refers to a person or thing that combats mania, or an excessive excitement or enthusiasm.

Common Misspellings for ANTIMANIAC

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Etymology of ANTIMANIAC

The word "antimaniac" is derived from two components: "anti-" and "maniac".

The prefix "anti-" comes from the Greek word "anti" (ἀντί), meaning "against" or "opposite to". It is commonly used in English to indicate opposition, negation, or contrary action.

The term "maniac" dates back to the early 17th century and is believed to have originated from the Greek word "manikos" (μανικός), meaning "madness" or "frenzy". It was used to describe someone who was mentally disturbed, out of control, or excessively enthusiastic about something.

So, when combining "anti-" with "maniac", the resulting word "antimaniac" would mean someone who is against or opposed to mania or madness.