Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪnˈsɒmniə/
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ɪnˈsɒmniə
Noun
A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
- Examples
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My mother suffers from insomnia.
It’s also possible for insomnia to be caused by restless leg syndrome.
Temporary inability to sleep.
Usage- Countable
- Informal
- Uncountable
Noun
an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
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