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- [as-then-ik]
- /æsˈθɛn ɪk/
- /əsθˈenɪk/
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- [as-then-ik]
- /æsˈθɛn ɪk/
Definitions of asthenic word
- adjective asthenic of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak 3
- adjective asthenic (in constitutional psychology) referring to a physique characterized by long limbs and a small trunk: claimed to be associated with a schizoid personality 3
- noun asthenic a person having long limbs and a small trunk 3
- adjective asthenic of or having asthenia 3
- adjective asthenic ectomorphic 3
- adjective asthenic of, relating to, or characterized by asthenia; weak. 1
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Origin of asthenic
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Greek asthenikós, equivalent to asthen- (see asthenia) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Asthenic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asthenic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
asthenic usage trend in Literature
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