English · Body & Health
dizziness
/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/
[/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/]
feeling unsteady
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling that one's surroundings are spinning or that one might fall.
Example
Standing up too quickly caused a brief moment of dizziness.
Standing up too quickly caused a brief moment of dizziness.
Etymology
From Old English 'dysig', meaning foolish, later giddy.
How & Where It’s Used
A common symptom reported to doctors.