arthritic meaning

UK US /ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/ 3 syllables

arthritic (adjective): of or pertaining to arthritis.

arthritic has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

arthritic as an adjective

  1. of or pertaining to arthritis
    • my creaky old joints
    • rheumy with age and grief

    Synonyms: creaky, rheumatic, rheumatoid, rheumy

    Similar: unhealthy

    Related forms: arthritis

arthritic as a noun

  1. a person afflicted with arthritis
    • the hands of an elderly arthritic

    Type of: patient

    Related forms: arthritis

How to pronounce arthritic

arthritic is pronounced /ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with arthritic

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in IC · 9-letter words

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