hypothermic
Hypothermic (adjective) means suffering from hypothermia; having a dangerously low body temperature. Example: “The rescue team found the climber hypothermic but alive.”
How to use hypothermic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone whose body temperature has dropped dangerously low.
Word forms
more hypothermic comparative, most hypothermic superlative
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The rescue team found the climber _____ but alive.
Etymology
From hypo- + -thermic, related to hypothermia.
Rhymes for hypothermic
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What does “hypothermic” mean?
The word “hypothermic” means suffering from hypothermia; having a dangerously low body temperature. In plain terms, describes someone whose body temperature has dropped dangerously low.
How do you use “hypothermic” in a sentence?
Here is “hypothermic” used in a sentence: “The rescue team found the climber hypothermic but alive.”
What part of speech is “hypothermic”?
“Hypothermic” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of hypothermic?
"hypothermic" (adjective) means suffering from hypothermia; having a dangerously low body temperature.