Pronunciation: /ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk/
noun a person suffering from paralysis
A1 The paralytic struggled to move his legs.
A2 The doctor prescribed medication to help the paralytic regain movement.
B1 The paralytic underwent physical therapy to improve mobility.
B2 Despite his condition, the paralytic remained positive and determined.
C1 The paralytic's paralysis was caused by a spinal cord injury.
C2 The paralytic's disability did not define his strength and resilience.
adjective relating to or causing paralysis
A1 The paralytic patient could not move his legs.
A2 She was in a paralytic state of fear after witnessing the accident.
B1 The paralytic effect of the medication lasted for hours.
B2 The paralytic venom of the snake quickly immobilized its prey.
C1 The paralytic nature of bureaucracy often slows down progress.
C2 The paralytic policies of the government hindered economic growth.
formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with paralytic ileus, a condition causing paralysis of the intestines.
informal My grandma's leg was feeling paralytic after sitting for too long.
slang I was so scared during the horror movie that I felt paralytic with fear.
figurative The traffic jam was so bad that it felt like a paralytic force preventing us from moving forward.
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