orthopedic
2 synonyms for orthopedic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
orthopaedic
orthopedical
How to use orthopedic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
orthopedic surgeon
orthopedic shoes
orthopedic surgery
Etymology
From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.
Full origin of orthopedic →Frequently asked questions
What does “orthopedic” mean?
The word “orthopedic” means relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles. In plain terms, to do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
How do you pronounce “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is pronounced AWR-thuh-pee-dihk (/ˈɔɹθəpidɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “orthopedic” in a sentence?
Here is “orthopedic” used in a sentence: “She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament.”
What part of speech is “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “orthopedic” come from?
The word “orthopedic” comes from French. From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.
