pandemic
The word “pandemic” has 3 syllables: pan-de-mic.
It's pronounced as /pænˈdɛmɪk/.
What is synonym and antonym for pandemic?
In the thesaurus, “pandemic” has 8 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pandemic along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pandemic
- epidemic
- general
- pervasive
- prevailing
- prevalent
- public
- rife
- widespread
Antonyms for pandemic
- individual
- peculiar
- personal
- rare
- special
- strange
- unique
- unknown
- unusual
Meanings of pandemic
- noun
- A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.
- adjective
- Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.
- (usually derogatory) General, widespread.
- Of Aphrodite Pandemos, the earthly aspect of the Greek goddess of beauty and love Aphrodite and her Roman counterpart Venus, as contrasted with the heavenly aspect known as Aphrodite Urania: earthly, physical, sensual.
Example Sentences
- The world has been grappling with the effects of the pandemic for over a year now.
- Social distancing and mask-wearing became essential practices during the pandemic.
- Many businesses had to adapt their operations to survive the challenges posed by the pandemic.
- Vaccination campaigns are crucial in controlling the spread of the pandemic.
- The pandemic highlighted the importance of global cooperation in addressing public health crises.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pandemic, such as: epidemic, general, individual, peculiar, personal, pervasive, prevailing.
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