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Meaning of 'rheumatic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rheumatic [ a.]
- Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
- Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.
2 . Rheumatic [ n.]
- One affected with rheumatism.

Meaning of 'rheumatic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rheumatic [ s]
Meaning (1):
- of or pertaining to arthritis
Example in sentence:
  • my creaky old joints;
  • rheumy with age and grief

Nearby Words:

rhea rheae rheeboc rheic rhein rheinberry rhematic rhemish rhenish rheochord

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