Arthritic

Pronunciation: /ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/

Definitions of arthritic

adjective relating to or affected by arthritis

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has arthritic hands and finds it difficult to open jars.

A2 The arthritic pain in my knees makes it hard to walk up stairs.

B1 The doctor prescribed medication to help manage my arthritic symptoms.

B2 Regular exercise can help improve mobility for those with arthritic conditions.

C1 The arthritic changes in the joints can be seen on x-rays.

C2 She had to undergo surgery to replace her arthritic hip joint.

Examples of arthritic in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with arthritic joint inflammation.

informal My grandma has arthritic knees and struggles to walk.

slang I can't play basketball with you today, my knees are feeling arthritic.

figurative The old building creaked and groaned like an arthritic old man.

Grammatical Forms of arthritic

• past tense: arthritised
• plural: arthritics
• comparative: more arthritic
• superlative: most arthritic
• present tense: arthritics
• future tense: will arthritise
• perfect tense: have arthritised
• continuous tense: is arthritising
• singular: arthritic
• positive degree: arthritic
• infinitive: to arthritise
• gerund: arthritising
• participle: arthritised

Origin and Evolution of arthritic

First Known Use: 1543 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'arthritic' originated from the Greek word 'arthron', meaning joint, combined with the suffix '-itis' denoting inflammation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe inflammation of the joints, the term 'arthritic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of conditions affecting the joints, including degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis.