Meaning & use
epileptic
Relating to or affected by epilepsy, a disorder causing recurring seizures.
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An epileptic seizure interrupted the meeting, and colleagues quickly called for medical help.
The school nurse kept a plan on file for each epileptic student's care.
A note on using this word
Many now prefer the phrase 'person with epilepsy' over 'epileptic' as a noun, since it puts the person before the condition.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who has epilepsy, though many now prefer the phrase 'person with epilepsy.'
The support group connected epileptics with resources for managing daily life.
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