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- [kwod-ruh-plee-jik, -plej-ik]
- /ˌkwɒd rəˈpli dʒɪk, -ˈplɛdʒ ɪk/
- /ˌkwɒd.rəˈpliː.dʒɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh-plee-jik, -plej-ik]
- /ˌkwɒd rəˈpli dʒɪk, -ˈplɛdʒ ɪk/
Definitions of quadriplegic word
- noun quadriplegic a person with quadriplegia. 1
- noun quadriplegic Of, related to, or suffering from quadriplegia. 1
- adjective quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down 1
- noun quadriplegic sb paralyzed in all four limbs 1
- countable noun quadriplegic A quadriplegic is a person who is permanently unable to use their arms and legs. 0
- countable noun quadriplegic Quadriplegic is also an adjective. 0
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Origin of quadriplegic
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; quadripleg(ia) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Quadriplegic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quadriplegic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quadriplegic
adjective quadriplegic
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- lame — an ornamental fabric in which metallic threads, as of gold or silver, are woven with silk, wool, rayon, or cotton.
- paraplegic — paralysis of both lower limbs due to spinal disease or injury.
- diplegic — paralysis of the identical part on both sides of the body.
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
Antonyms for quadriplegic
adjective quadriplegic
- able — Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- cripple — A person with a physical disability or a serious permanent injury is sometimes referred to as a cripple.
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