prosthetic
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Adj — Serving as an artificial replacement for part of the body.
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Etymology
From New Latin prostheticus, from Ancient Greek prosthetikós ("adding, giving extra power"), tied to the same root as prosthesis.
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What does “prosthetic” mean?
The word “prosthetic” means serving as an artificial replacement for part of the body. In plain terms, relating to an artificial body part, or the artificial part itself — also used for special-effects makeup pieces.
How do you pronounce “prosthetic”?
“Prosthetic” is pronounced pros-THEH-tihk (/ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “prosthetic” in a sentence?
Here is “prosthetic” used in a sentence: “She has a prosthetic hand that responds to muscle movements.”
What part of speech is “prosthetic”?
Depending on how it is used, “prosthetic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “prosthetic” come from?
The word “prosthetic” comes from Ancient Greek. From New Latin prostheticus, from Ancient Greek prosthetikós ("adding, giving extra power"), tied to the same root as prosthesis.
Is “prosthetic” a common word?
“Prosthetic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “prosthetic” have?
“Prosthetic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: serving as an artificial replacement for part of the body.