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Meaning of inebriacy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The state or characteristic of drunkenness, especially as a persistent condition.

dated, rare, uncountable

Examples

“WICHITA, Kan., June 1—George Bradshaw, son of a prominent resident here, died yesterday from causes alleged to have been brought about by the treatment he was taking for the cure of inebriacy.”
“"I have had a remarkable case of inebriacy under my personal observation. The patient drank heavily for fifteen years and reach a degraded condition."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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