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From γελαστής (gelastḗs, laughter), from γελάω (geláō, I laugh) + -ic.

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gelastic

  1. Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
  2. (medicine) Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.

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