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vertigo

noun

A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

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Word length
7
Starts with
V
Ends with
O
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/

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noun

  1. A sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.

  2. A disordered or imbalanced state of mind or things analogous to physical vertigo; mental giddiness or dizziness.

  3. The act of whirling round and round; rapid rotation.

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