insomnia
pronunciation
How to pronounce insomnia in British English:
UK [ɪnˈsɒmniə]
How to pronounce insomnia in American English:
US [ɪnˈsɑːmniə]
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- Noun:
- an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
Word Origin
- insomnia (n.)
- 1620s, insomnie, from Latin insomnia "want of sleep," from insomnis "sleepless," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + somnus "sleep" (see Somnus). The modern form is from 1758.
Example
- 1. The delta audio is also a great treatment for insomnia .
- 2. If you have insomnia , try my simple cure .
- 3. Melatonin is a new treatment for insomnia .
- 4. Four out of five people with insomnia sleep better at night without naps .
- 5. This will help combat insomnia by giving in to your body 's natural cycle .