paraplegic
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Adj — Relating to or affected by paraplegia, paralysis of the lower body.
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Etymology
From para- ("beside, half") + the combining form -plegic (from Greek plege, "a stroke, blow"), the same root seen in "quadriplegic."
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What does “paraplegic” mean?
The word “paraplegic” means relating to or affected by paraplegia, paralysis of the lower body. In plain terms, someone (or something relating to someone) whose legs and lower body are paralyzed, typically able to still use their arms.
How do you pronounce “paraplegic”?
“Paraplegic” is pronounced peh-ruh-PLEED-zhihk (/ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “paraplegic” in a sentence?
Here is “paraplegic” used in a sentence: “The gym added paraplegic-accessible equipment last year.”
What part of speech is “paraplegic”?
Depending on how it is used, “paraplegic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “paraplegic” come from?
The word “paraplegic” comes from Greek. From para- ("beside, half") + the combining form -plegic (from Greek plege, "a stroke, blow"), the same root seen in "quadriplegic.".
How many meanings does “paraplegic” have?
“Paraplegic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or affected by paraplegia, paralysis of the lower body.