adj
anorexic
a-nuh-REHK-sihk
Anorexic (adj) means relating to or affected by anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food. Example: “She was hospitalised for treatment after becoming severely anorexic.”
adj
1
Relating to or affected by anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food.
"She was hospitalised for treatment after becoming severely anorexic."
noun
1
A person who has anorexia nervosa.
"The hospital strictly monitored the advertising materials the bulimics and anorexics were allowed to see."
"The clinic specialises in helping anorexics recover a healthy relationship with food."
How to use anorexic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the eating disorder anorexia, or describing someone who has it.
When to use it
Sensitive topic — used clinically, but calling someone "anorexic" as a casual insult about thinness is inappropriate and inaccurate.
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Word forms
- Plural
- anorexics
- Comparative
- more anorexic
- Superlative
- most anorexic
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Etymology
From anorexia plus the adjective suffix -ic.
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What does “anorexic” mean?
The word “anorexic” means relating to or affected by anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food. In plain terms, relating to the eating disorder anorexia, or describing someone who has it.
How do you pronounce “anorexic”?
“Anorexic” is pronounced a-nuh-REHK-sihk (/ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “anorexic” in a sentence?
Here is “anorexic” used in a sentence: “She was hospitalised for treatment after becoming severely anorexic.”
What is another word for “anorexic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “anorexic” include anorectic.
What part of speech is “anorexic”?
Depending on how it is used, “anorexic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “anorexic” have?
“Anorexic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or affected by anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food.
