orthopedic
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
awrthuhpeedikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɔɹθəˈpidɪk
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to orthopedics
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Of or relating to orthopedics
Used this way, orthopedic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.
Compound terms
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The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.
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Sense: of or relating to orthopedics
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