Vertigo
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.ɡoʊ/noun
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often accompanied by a feeling of loss of balance.
Did you know?The term "Vertigo" has roots in ancient Latin, where it was associated with the act of turning and was often linked to supernatural experiences.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vertere
“to turn”
Late Latin
Late Latin
vertigo
“a whirling or turning motion”
Old French
Old French
vertige
“a dizzying sensation or spinning”
14th Century
Middle English
vertige
“dizziness or a state of being turned”
Modern English
English
vertigo
“a sensation of spinning or loss of balance.”