Arthritic Meaning in English
word
ɑɹˈθɹɪtɪk
ahr-THRIH-tik
ɑːθɹˈɪtɪk
ahth-RIH-tik
Definition
Describes someone or something affected by arthritis, which is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly an adjective. Common collocations: 'arthritic knee,' 'arthritic hands.' Often used in medical and informal contexts. Can also describe movements that are slow or stiff due to arthritis.
Spanish: artrítico - con artritisPortuguese (BR): artrítico - com artritePortuguese (PT): artrítico - com artriteChinese (Simplified): 关节炎的Chinese (Traditional): 關節炎的Hindi: गठिया से पीड़ितArabic: مُصاب بالتهاب المفاصلBengali: আর্থ্রাইটিক - বাতগ্রস্তRussian: артритныйJapanese: 関節炎のVietnamese: bị viêm khớpKorean: 관절염의Turkish: artritikUrdu: گٹھیا زدہIndonesian: artritis - radang sendi
Example Sentences
My grandmother has arthritic hands and finds it hard to write.
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The arthritic dog moved slowly across the yard.
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He has an arthritic knee that hurts in the morning.
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Some days, my arthritic joints make it tough to get out of bed.
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He walks with an arthritic shuffle, but he’s still cheerful.
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"I’m not as fast as I used to be—my knees are pretty arthritic these days," she joked.
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