adj
orthopedic
AWR-thuh-pee-dihk
Orthopedic (adj) means relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles. Example: “She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament.”
adj
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Relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles.
"She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament."
"He wears orthopedic shoes to support his flat feet."
How to use orthopedic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
UK vs US
Spelled "orthopaedic" in British English, "orthopedic" in American English.
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Common pairings
orthopedic surgeon
orthopedic shoes
orthopedic surgery
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more orthopedic
- Superlative
- most orthopedic
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Etymology
From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.
Synonyms
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orthopaedic
orthopedical
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Rhymes for orthopedic
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What does “orthopedic” mean?
The word “orthopedic” means relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles. In plain terms, to do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
How do you pronounce “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is pronounced AWR-thuh-pee-dihk (/ˈɔɹθəpidɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “orthopedic” in a sentence?
Here is “orthopedic” used in a sentence: “She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament.”
What part of speech is “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “orthopedic” come from?
The word “orthopedic” comes from French. From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.
