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clinically

Clinically (adv) means In a way that relates to medical treatment or diagnosis. Example: “The condition must be clinically confirmed before treatment begins.”

adv

In a way that relates to medical treatment or diagnosis.

"The condition must be clinically confirmed before treatment begins."

In a detached, unemotional, and analytical manner.

"She spoke clinically about the breakup, as if discussing someone else's life."

How to use clinically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a medically precise way, or in a cool, detached, unemotional way.

Common pairings

clinically proven clinically depressed

Word forms

more clinically comparative, most clinically superlative

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Rhymes for clinically

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clinically” mean?

The word “clinically” means in a way that relates to medical treatment or diagnosis. In plain terms, in a medically precise way, or in a cool, detached, unemotional way.

How do you use “clinically” in a sentence?

Here is “clinically” used in a sentence: “The condition must be clinically confirmed before treatment begins.”

What part of speech is “clinically”?

“Clinically” is an adverb.

Is “clinically” a common word?

“Clinically” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “clinically” have?

“Clinically” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that relates to medical treatment or diagnosis.