epileptisch

[epiˈlɛptɪʃ]

/[epiˈlɛptɪʃ]/ adj

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The verdict

“epileptisch” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - die Epilepsie betreffend, durch Epilepsie verursacht

Key facts for epileptisch
PropertyValue
Headwordepileptisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[epiˈlɛptɪʃ]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “epileptisch” sits in German frequency

epileptisch falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

epileptisch is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [epiˈlɛptɪʃ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

epileptisch doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is epileptisch, spelled E-P-I-L-E-P-T-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    die Epilepsie betreffend, durch Epilepsie verursacht
  2. 2
    an Epilepsie leidend

Synonyms

fallsüchtig

This word in other languages

epileptic(English)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "epileptisch"?
"epileptisch" is spelled E-P-I-L-E-P-T-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [epiˈlɛptɪʃ].
What does "epileptisch" mean?
As an adjective, "epileptisch" means: die Epilepsie betreffend, durch Epilepsie verursacht
How do you pronounce "epileptisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "epileptisch" is [epiˈlɛptɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "epileptisch" come from?
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Using “epileptisch”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is E-P-I-L-E-P-T-I-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [epiˈlɛptɪʃ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list