GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Hysteric (?), Hysterical (?),  a. [L. hystericus, Gr. , fr. ὑστέρα the womb; perh. akin to  latter, later, and E. utter, out.]
   1. Of or pertaining to hysteria.
   
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   With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. Bancroft.
   
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   2. In a state of hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; uncontrollably emotional; convulsive, fitful.
   
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   3. In a state of panic or behaving in a wild irrational manner, due to fear or emotional trauma.
   
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   4. Resembling hysteria; as, “hysterical laughter”.
   
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   hysterical  a. Extremely funny. [Colloq.]
   
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