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Arthritic Definition & Meaning

arthritic
adjective
  1. of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief"
noun
  1. a person afflicted with arthritis; "the hands of an elderly arthritic"

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Frequently asked questions

What does arthritic mean?
of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief" a person afflicted with arthritis; "the hands of an elderly arthritic"
What part of speech is arthritic?
Arthritic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does arthritic have?
Arthritic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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