Rheumatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rheumatic is an adjective meaning Resembling or relating to rheumatism.
Meaning
Resembling or relating to rheumatism.
More Meanings
- Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
- (rare) A person suffering from rheumatism
Example Sentences
It must, be confessed, however, that the majority of rheumatics are not able to stand such treatment.
The rheumatics in the survey who had complete disability had had this same disability for an average of two years.
It has been a clinical observation with me that the majority of chronic rheumatics are likewise the subjects of chronic constipation.
Word Forms
- rheumatics
Synonyms for rheumatic
Depending on context, synonyms include unhealthy, creaky, arthritic, rheumatoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rheumatoid, arthritic, creaky, unhealthy, rheumatism, heart.
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