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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cataleptic

/kætəˈlɛptɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does cataleptic mean?

adjective

Having a fixed, rigid, or immobile posture, as if in a trance; characterized by a state of being in a trance-like condition. Often used to describe a person who is in a state of shock or is catatonic.

Example

"The patient's cataleptic state made it difficult for the doctor to diagnose the underlying condition."

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