insomnia
UK: ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə | US: ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə
n. a habitual or chronic inability to sleep
n. a disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep
insomnia = in<not> + somn<sleep> + ia<condition>
- in (Latin prefix meaning "not")
- somn (from Latin somnus, meaning "sleep")
- ia (Latin suffix denoting a medical condition or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "insomnia" originates from Latin insomnia, derived from in- (not) + somnus (sleep). It entered English in the 17th century, retaining its original meaning of "sleeplessness." The morpheme somn appears in related words like "somnolent" (sleepy) and "somnambulist" (sleepwalker), highlighting its consistent semantic link to sleep. The suffix -ia is common in medical terminology, emphasizing the condition's clinical nature.
Chronic insomnia can severely impact one's quality of life.
She suffered from insomnia after the stressful event.
Doctors often recommend cognitive therapy for treating insomnia.
His insomnia worsened due to excessive caffeine intake.
The study focused on the genetic factors linked to insomnia.