adj
Uncommon
diabetic
deye-uh-BEH-tihk
Diabetic (adj) means relating to, or caused by, diabetes. Example: “The nurse checked his diabetic chart before adjusting his medication.”
adj
1
Relating to, or caused by, diabetes.
"The nurse checked his diabetic chart before adjusting his medication."
2
Having diabetes.
"Her grandmother is diabetic and has to watch her sugar intake closely."
noun
1
A person who has diabetes.
"The recipe book was written specifically for diabetics."
How to use diabetic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something related to diabetes, or a person who has the condition.
Common pairings
diabetic patient
diabetic diet
diabetic-friendly
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Word forms
- Plural
- diabetics
- Comparative
- more diabetic
- Superlative
- most diabetic
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Etymology
From diabetes + the adjective suffix -ic.
Rhymes for diabetic
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What does “diabetic” mean?
The word “diabetic” means relating to, or caused by, diabetes. In plain terms, describes something related to diabetes, or a person who has the condition.
How do you pronounce “diabetic”?
“Diabetic” is pronounced deye-uh-BEH-tihk (/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “diabetic” in a sentence?
Here is “diabetic” used in a sentence: “The nurse checked his diabetic chart before adjusting his medication.”
What part of speech is “diabetic”?
Depending on how it is used, “diabetic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “diabetic” a common word?
“Diabetic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “diabetic” have?
“Diabetic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or caused by, diabetes.
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