Definitions for insomnia
ɪnˈsɒm ni əin·som·ni·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. insomnianoun

   an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. insomnianoun

   a sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep

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1. Insomnia

   Insomnia is the lead single from Craig Davids compilation album, Greatest Hits.

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1. insomnia

   Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep despite having adequate time to do so. It can result in daytime sleepiness, fatigue, mood disturbances, poor performance at work or school and can negatively affect overall health and quality of life. Its causes can vary from psychological stress, chronic pain, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, or certain medications. It can be either short term, lasting days or weeks, or long term, lasting more than a month.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Insomnianoun

   want of sleep; inability to sleep; wakefulness; sleeplessness

2. Etymology: [L., fr. insomnis sleepless; pref. in- not + somnus sleep.]

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1. Insomnia

   Insomnia, or sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which there is an inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired. While the term is sometimes used to describe a disorder demonstrated by polysomnographic evidence of disturbed sleep, insomnia is often practically defined as a positive response to either of two questions: "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?" or "Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep?" Insomnia is most often thought of as both a sign and a symptom that can accompany several sleep, medical, and psychiatric disorders characterized by a persistent difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep or sleep of poor quality. Insomnia is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomnia can occur at any age, but it is particularly common in the elderly. Insomnia can be short term or long term, which can lead to memory problems, depression, irritability and an increased risk of heart disease and automobile related accidents. Those who are having trouble sleeping sometimes turn to sleeping pills, which can help when used occasionally but may lead to dependence or addiction if used regularly for an extended period.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Insomnia

   in-som′ni-a, n. sleeplessness.—adj. Insom′nious.—n. Insom′nōlence. [L. insomnis, sleepless.]

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1. insomnia

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1. simonian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of insomnia in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of insomnia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of insomnia in a Sentence

1. Michael Irwin:

   That's why this study is so important, we have shown that we can actually target insomnia with cognitive behavior therapy and prevent depression from occurring.

2. Janet Woodcock:

   We'll continue to monitor and evaluate these risks associated with insomnia medications and communicate with the public or consider further actions, as appropriate.

3. Patrick Finan:

   Many individuals with insomnia achieve sleep in fits and starts throughout the night, and they don’t have the experience of restorative sleep.

4. Dianne Augelli:

   Anxiety and depression can cause insomnia or insomnia can cause those.

5. Raj Dasgupta:

   A refreshing power nap that's 15 to 20 minutes around noon to 2 p.m. is 100 % the way to go if you're sleep deprived, if you have chronic insomnia we don't encourage napping because it takes away the drive to sleep at night.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=insomnia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Insomnia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insomnia
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=insomnia
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=insomnia