The quality of being hectic (very busy with activity and confusion). / (obsolete) The quality of being hectic (pertaining to or symptomatic of hectic fever).

(figuratively) Very busy with activity and confusion. / (obsolete) Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.

(obsolete) A hectic fever. / (obsolete) A flush like one produced by such a fever.

In a hectic manner.

The state or quality of being hectic.

plural of hectic

(archaic) hectic