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Rheumatic (adj) means relating to or similar to rheumatism.

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1
Relating to or similar to rheumatism.
2
Coming from, or having the nature of, watery bodily discharge.
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Etymology

Came from Middle French rheumatique, from Latin rheumaticus, from Ancient Greek ῥευματικός (rheumatikós), from ῥεῦμα (rheûma, “stream, flow”), itself from ῥέω (rhéō, “to flow”).

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What is the meaning of rheumatic?
"rheumatic" (adj) means relating to or similar to rheumatism.
What is another word for rheumatic?
Other words for "rheumatic" include rheumatoid, arthritic, creaky, rheumy.
What are the different meanings of rheumatic?
"rheumatic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to or similar to rheumatism; 2. Coming from, or having the nature of, watery bodily discharge.

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