The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NEUROSIS
neurosis, neuroticism, psychoneurosis
(noun) a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
neurosis (countable and uncountable, plural neuroses)
(pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear
Usage notes
The term is no longer part of mainstream psychiatric terminology in the United States, having been eliminated from the DSM is 1980, when its editors decided to provide descriptions of behavior rather than of hidden psychological mechanisms. It may still be found in texts on psychology and philosophy.
Synonyms
• psychoneurosis (dated)
Antonyms
• physioneurosis
Anagrams
• resinous, seniours
Source: Wiktionary
Neu*ro"sis, n.; pl. Neuroses. Etym: [NL., fr. gr. (Med.)
Definition: A functional nervous affection or disease, that is, a disease of the nerves without any appreciable change of nerve structure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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