Home C words to describe someone Cataplectic C words to describe someone Cataplectic By MrDescribe 745 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Cataplectic – Definition: cat·a·plec·tic [kàtt? pléktik], adjective sudden inability to move: the sudden temporary inability to move, caused by shock, fear, or ecstasy [Late 19th century. < Greek katapl?xis "stupefaction" < katapl?ssein "strike down" < pl?ssein "strike"]