medic
3 synonyms for medic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use medic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
combat medic
field medic
paramedic
Etymology
From Latin medicus, "physician," from mederi ("to heal").
Full origin of medic →Frequently asked questions
What does “medic” mean?
The word “medic” means someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military. In plain terms, a general, somewhat informal word for someone who provides medical treatment, especially in emergencies or the military.
How do you pronounce “medic”?
“Medic” is pronounced MEH-dihk (/ˈmɛdɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “medic” in a sentence?
Here is “medic” used in a sentence: “The medic rushed to treat the wounded soldier under fire.”
What part of speech is “medic”?
“Medic” is a noun.
Where does the word “medic” come from?
The word “medic” comes from Latin. From Latin medicus, "physician," from mederi ("to heal").
Is “medic” a common word?
“Medic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “medic” have?
“Medic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military.
