Tubercular

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /tuːˈbɜːrkjʊlər/

Definitions of tubercular

adjective relating to or affected by tuberculosis

Example Sentences

A1 She was diagnosed with a tubercular infection and had to start treatment immediately.

A2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the tubercular disease.

B1 Tubercular patients need to follow a strict medication regimen to fully recover.

B2 The hospital has a dedicated ward for tubercular patients to prevent the spread of the disease.

C1 Research has shown a correlation between smoking and an increased risk of developing tubercular infections.

C2 The government has implemented measures to control the spread of tubercular diseases in high-risk communities.

Examples of tubercular in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with tubercular infection and was immediately put on a treatment plan.

informal My grandfather used to tell stories about the old days when people still feared tubercular diseases.

slang I heard that guy is tubercular, so make sure to wash your hands after shaking his hand.

figurative The company's financial situation was described as tubercular, with profits steadily declining.

Grammatical Forms of tubercular

past tense

tuberculated

plural

tuberculars

comparative

more tubercular

superlative

most tubercular

present tense

tuberculates

future tense

will tuberculate

perfect tense

has tuberculated

continuous tense

is tuberculating

singular

tubercular

positive degree

tubercular

infinitive

to tuberculate

gerund

tuberculating

participle

tuberculating

Origin and Evolution of tubercular

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tubercular' originates from the Latin word 'tuberculum' meaning a small swelling or nodule.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical symptoms related to tuberculosis, the word 'tubercular' has evolved to also refer to a general state of illness or weakness.