Meaning & use
narcoleptic
Affected by narcolepsy, a disorder causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep.
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The narcoleptic driver was advised never to operate a vehicle without proper medication.
During the meeting, his narcoleptic episode caused him to doze off mid-sentence.
A note on using this word
Narcoleptic can describe a person with narcolepsy or, informally, anything that induces sudden drowsiness.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who has narcolepsy, a disorder marked by sudden, uncontrollable sleep episodes.
The narcoleptic kept a strict sleep schedule to help manage her condition.
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