pediatric
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pediatric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pediatric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek pais/paid-, "child," combined with "-iatric," relating to medical treatment.
Full origin of pediatric →Frequently asked questions
What does “pediatric” mean?
The word “pediatric” means relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents. In plain terms, having to do with medical care for children.
How do you pronounce “pediatric”?
“Pediatric” is pronounced pee-dee-AT-rihk (/ˌpiːdiːˈætrɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pediatric” in a sentence?
Here is “pediatric” used in a sentence: “The hospital opened a new pediatric wing last year.”
What part of speech is “pediatric”?
“Pediatric” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pediatric” come from?
The word “pediatric” comes from Latin. From Greek pais/paid-, "child," combined with "-iatric," relating to medical treatment.
Is “pediatric” a common word?
“Pediatric” is an uncommon word in modern English.