idiopathy

[ id-ee-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, plural id·i·op·a·thies.

1. a disease not preceded or occasioned by any known morbid condition.

idiopathy

/ ˌɪdɪəʊˈpæθɪk; ˌɪdɪˈɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. any disease of unknown cause

Derived Forms

• idiopathic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of idiopathy¹

1630–40; < New Latin idiopathīa < Greek idiopátheia disease or affection of local origin. See idio-, -pathy

Example Sentences

Idiopathy By Sam Byers Three unlikeable characters go through depression, love affairs, and work frustrations.

From The Daily Beast

The answer is perhaps not in Idiopathy, but the effort is appreciated.

From The Daily Beast