-lepsy

1. a combining form meaning “seizure,” used in the formation of compound words:

   epilepsy.

-lepsy

combining form

1. indicating a seizure or attack

   catalepsy

Derived Forms

• -leptic, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lepsy¹

Combining form representing New Latin -lēpsia < Greek -lēpsia, equivalent to lêps ( is ) a seizure ( lēp- variant stem of lambánein to seize + -sis -sis ) + -ia -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -lepsy¹

from New Latin -lepsia, from Greek, from lēpsis a seizure, from lambanein to seize