arthritic
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Having stiff and painful joints from a medical condition.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ahrthritikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɑɹθˈɹɪtɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A person afflicted with arthritis
“The hands of an elderly arthritic.”
adjective
pathology
Of, or affected by arthritis.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A person afflicted with arthritis
Used this way, arthritic is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The hands of an elderly arthritic.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The hands of an elderly arthritic.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: of or or affected by arthritis
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