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Christine Christie Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Seize/seizure

Can the verb 'to seize' be used regarding 'seizure'?


For instance, is it correct to say:


"Every time you seize, neurons die,"



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Christine Christie Can the verb 'to seize' be used regarding 'seizure'? It sometimes is, but it is clearer and more proper to say "to have a seizure". Most dictionaries, the OED for one, do not recognize this use of "seize".

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  • Christine Christie Can the verb 'to seize' be used regarding 'seizure'?
  • It sometimes is, but it is clearer and more proper to say "to have a seizure".
  • Most dictionaries, the OED for one, do not recognize this use of "seize".
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Christine ChristieCan the verb 'to seize' be used regarding 'seizure'?

It sometimes is, but it is clearer and more proper to say "to have a seizure". Most dictionaries, the OED for one, do not recognize this use of "seize".

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