orthopaedic

or·tho·pe·dic

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Definitions of orthopaedic word

adjective orthopaedic of or relating to orthopedics. 1
noun orthopaedic Alternative spelling of orthopedic. 1
adjective orthopaedic Orthopaedic means relating to problems affecting people's joints and spines. 0
adjective orthopaedic of or relating to orthopaedics 0
adjective orthopaedic designed to help correct or ameliorate the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; ortho- + Greek paid- (stem of paîs) child + -ic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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