dizziness
Translation
dizziness, giddiness, light-headedness
Examples
He felt a sudden wave of dizziness.
He felt a sudden wave of dizziness.
Dizziness can be a symptom of an illness.
Dizziness can be a symptom of an illness.
Grammar Patterns
((a feeling/wave of)) dizziness a sensation of spinning or unsteadiness He felt a sudden wave of dizziness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: giddiness, light-headedness, vertigo; Antonyms: stability, steadiness
Etymology
From the adjective 'dizzy' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'dizzy' feeling you get on a spinning ride. The '-ness' just turns that feeling into a noun.