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valetudinarian

Valetudinarian (adj) means Sickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health.

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1
Sickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health.
2
Being overly worried about one's health.
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Etymology

From Latin valētūdin- + -arian, from oblique stem of Latin valētūdō, from valeō + -tūdō. By surface analysis, valetude + -arian.

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What is the meaning of valetudinarian?

"valetudinarian" (adj) means sickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health.

What are the different meanings of valetudinarian?

"valetudinarian" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health; 2. Being overly worried about one's health.

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