TIC Meaning and
Definition
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Tic, noun:
1. A tic refers to a sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or movement, usually repetitive and stereotyped. These movements are often rapid, brief, and may appear purposeless or unusual. Tics can manifest in various parts of the body, such as the face, head, limbs, or vocal cords, and are typically observed in individuals with neurological or neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly Tourette syndrome. Tics can be classified into simple tics, which involve single muscle groups or involve a brief, sudden movement or sound, or complex tics, which include coordinated sequences of movements or vocalizations. The severity and frequency of tics can vary greatly among affected individuals.
2. Tic can also refer to a habitual or idiosyncratic mannerism or quirk of behavior. In this context, it implies a repetitive action or speech pattern that occurs due to personal preference, habit, or nervousness. These tics are considered less severe and unrelated to neurological conditions. For instance, someone might have a habit of blinking rapidly when they are stressed or repeatedly clearing their throat while speaking. These idiosyncratic tics are often seen as harmless and can be a distinctive part of an individual's personality or character.
In summary, a tic can refer to an involuntary, sudden muscle movement or sound associated with neurological conditions such as Tourette syndrome, or it can denote a habitual, repetitive behavioral quirk or mannerism.
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A more or less involuntary repeated contraction of a certain group of associated muscles; an habitual spasmodic movement of any part; a habit contraction.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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A local and habitual convulsive motion of certain muscles, particularly of the face.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of TIC
The word "tic" is believed to have originated from Late Latin "tic" or "tictac" which means "a sudden twitching or convulsive movement". It was later adopted into Old French as "tic" with a similar meaning. The exact origin of the term in Late Latin is unclear, but it is thought to be imitative of the sound made by a twitching or repetitive movement.
Similar spelling words for TIC
- Tisa,
- tiggs,
- Tisha,
- tisch,
- tichy,
- Tish,
- tizzy,
- Tice,
- tick,
- Tighe,
- tigue,
- tike.
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