clinic
KLIHN-ihk
Clinic (noun) means a medical facility, often smaller than a hospital, that treats outpatients for a particular condition or type of care. Example: “My grandfather visits the heart clinic every few months for a routine check.”
noun
1
A medical facility, often smaller than a hospital, that treats outpatients for a particular condition or type of care.
"My grandfather visits the heart clinic every few months for a routine check."
"She booked an appointment at the local dental clinic."
"The clinic offers free flu vaccinations every autumn."
2
A short, focused session of training or advice on a particular skill or subject.
"The library is hosting a free writing clinic for beginners this Saturday morning."
"I signed up for a one-day budgeting clinic at the community centre."
"The tennis coach ran a serving clinic for junior players."
How to use clinic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place for medical treatment, or more broadly, a short training session focused on one skill.
Common pairings
walk-in clinic
run a clinic
health clinic
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Etymology
Via French clinique from Late Latin clinicus, from Greek klīnikós, "of the bed" — from klīnē, "bed," since the word originally referred to bedside medical treatment.
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What does “clinic” mean?
The word “clinic” means a medical facility, often smaller than a hospital, that treats outpatients for a particular condition or type of care. In plain terms, a place for medical treatment, or more broadly, a short training session focused on one skill.
How do you pronounce “clinic”?
“Clinic” is pronounced KLIHN-ihk (/ˈklɪn.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “clinic” in a sentence?
Here is “clinic” used in a sentence: “She booked an appointment at the local dental clinic.”
What part of speech is “clinic”?
“Clinic” is a noun.
Where does the word “clinic” come from?
The word “clinic” comes from Late Latin. Via French clinique from Late Latin clinicus, from Greek klīnikós, "of the bed" — from klīnē, "bed," since the word originally referred to bedside medical treatment.
Is “clinic” a common word?
“Clinic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “clinic” have?
“Clinic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medical facility, often smaller than a hospital, that treats outpatients for a particular condition or type of care.
What is the difference between a 'clinic' and a 'hospital'?
A clinic is usually a smaller facility that treats outpatients — people who visit for care and go home the same day — and often focuses on a particular condition. A hospital is larger and can admit patients to stay overnight for more serious or complex treatment.
What are common types of clinic?
Common examples include an outpatient clinic, a walk-in clinic, a dental clinic, and an antenatal clinic. In each case the word describes a place set up to provide a specific kind of care or advice.
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