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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms;

as, a

paroxysmal

pain;

paroxysmal

temper.

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Parˊox-ys′mal-ly

adv.

Adj.

Pertaining to paroxysm; as a paroxysmal disposition.

paroxysmal ‎(comparative more paroxysmal, superlative most paroxysmal)

of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms