Synonyms for ictus

Most common

seizure · raptus · emphasis · accent

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The pulse.

Forms

Plural

ictuses → seizures, raptuses, emphases, accents…

Example sentences

• seizure Have you ever been diagnosed with a seizure disorder?
• emphasis Our English teacher put emphasis on pronunciation.
• accent The accent of this word is on the second syllable.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

accent², raptus

7 letters

seizure²

8 letters

emphasis³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (accent² = 2 syllables).