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wheelchair

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A movable chair mounted on large wheels.

Pronunciation

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weelcher

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwiltʃɛɹ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

  2. A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.

  3. attributive

    Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

  4. by extension

    Any device involving wheels designed to assist a non-human animal with locomotion.

verb

  1. To move using a wheelchair

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

Used this way, wheelchair 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
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use wheelchair

  • “She uses a wheelchair to move around comfortably after her injury.”

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