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hectic
What does hectic mean?
hectic (adjective): very busy with activity and confusion.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use hectic in a sentence?
- My afternoon was hectic. (Tatoeba sentence #9348632 by CK, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce hectic?
/ˈhɛktɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does hectic come from?
From Middle English etik, ethik, from Old French etique.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “hectic” mean?
powerful; possessing power; effective
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of or pertaining to the female gender
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showing lack of care for consequences
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very busy with activity and confusion
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