adjective
asthmatic
as-THMA-tihk
Asthmatic (adjective) means relating to or affected by asthma. Example: “He gave an asthmatic wheeze after climbing the stairs.”
adjective
1
Relating to or affected by asthma.
"He gave an asthmatic wheeze after climbing the stairs."
noun
1
A person who has asthma.
"The gym offers modified classes for asthmatics."
How to use asthmatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing someone with asthma, or a person who has the condition.
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Word forms
- Plural
- asthmatics
- Comparative
- more asthmatic
- Superlative
- most asthmatic
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for asthmatic
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What does “asthmatic” mean?
The word “asthmatic” means relating to or affected by asthma. In plain terms, describing someone with asthma, or a person who has the condition.
How do you pronounce “asthmatic”?
“Asthmatic” is pronounced as-THMA-tihk (/æzˈmætɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “asthmatic” in a sentence?
Here is “asthmatic” used in a sentence: “He gave an asthmatic wheeze after climbing the stairs.”
What part of speech is “asthmatic”?
Depending on how it is used, “asthmatic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “asthmatic” have?
“Asthmatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or affected by asthma.
