pneumatic
Pneumatic (adj) means Operated or inflated by compressed air. Example: “The mechanic used a pneumatic drill to loosen the bolts.”
How to use pneumatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPowered by or related to air pressure, like tools or tyres that use compressed air.
Word forms
more pneumatic comparative, pneumatics plural, most pneumatic superlative
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Etymology
From Greek pneumatikos, "of wind or breath," from pneuma, "air, breath, spirit."
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Rhymes for pneumatic
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What does “pneumatic” mean?
The word “pneumatic” means operated or inflated by compressed air. In plain terms, powered by or related to air pressure, like tools or tyres that use compressed air.
How do you pronounce “pneumatic”?
“Pneumatic” is pronounced noo-MA-tihk (/n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pneumatic” in a sentence?
Here is “pneumatic” used in a sentence: “The mechanic used a pneumatic drill to loosen the bolts.”
What is another word for “pneumatic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pneumatic” include airy, gaseous and voluptuous.
What part of speech is “pneumatic”?
“Pneumatic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pneumatic” come from?
The word “pneumatic” comes from Greek. From Greek pneumatikos, "of wind or breath," from pneuma, "air, breath, spirit.".
Is “pneumatic” a common word?
“Pneumatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pneumatic” have?
“Pneumatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: operated or inflated by compressed air.
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