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

Relating to, or caused by, diabetes.

"The nurse checked his diabetic chart before adjusting his medication."

Having diabetes.

"Her grandmother is diabetic and has to watch her sugar intake closely."

noun

A person who has diabetes.

"The recipe book was written specifically for diabetics."

How to use diabetic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something related to diabetes, or a person who has the condition.

Common pairings

diabetic patient diabetic diet diabetic-friendly

Word forms

more diabetic comparative, diabetics plural, most diabetic superlative

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Etymology

From diabetes + the adjective suffix -ic.

Rhymes for diabetic

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Frequently asked questions

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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