Hypertensive

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.sɪv/

Definitions of hypertensive

adjective relating to or affected by hypertension, or high blood pressure

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has high blood pressure, so she is hypertensive.

A2 The doctor prescribed medication for the hypertensive patient.

B1 Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help manage hypertensive conditions.

B2 It is important for hypertensive individuals to monitor their blood pressure regularly.

C1 The hypertensive crisis required immediate medical attention.

C2 The research study focused on the long-term effects of hypertensive medications.

Examples of hypertensive in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with hypertensive crisis and was immediately admitted to the hospital.

informal My grandma has to take medication for her hypertensive condition.

slang I heard that stress can make you hypertensive, so try to relax more.

figurative The tension in the room was so high, it felt almost hypertensive.

Grammatical Forms of hypertensive

• past tense: hypertensived
• plural: hypertensives
• comparative: more hypertensive
• superlative: most hypertensive
• present tense: hypertensive
• future tense: will be hypertensive
• perfect tense: has been hypertensive
• continuous tense: is being hypertensive
• singular: hypertensive
• positive degree: hypertensive
• infinitive: to hypertensive
• gerund: hypertensiving
• participle: hypertensive

Origin and Evolution of hypertensive

First Known Use: 1915 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hypertensive' originated from the combination of the prefix 'hyper-' meaning excessive or above normal, and the suffix '-tensive' related to tension or pressure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe conditions of high blood pressure, 'hypertensive' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday language to refer to anything that causes increased tension or stress.