adj
paralytic
pa-ruh-LIH-tihk
adj
1
Affected by or relating to paralysis.
"The stroke left him in a paralytic state."
noun
1
A person suffering from paralysis.
"The clinic specialized in treating paralytics."
How to Use Paralytic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to paralysis, or a person affected by it.
Word Forms
more paralytic comparative, paralytics plural, most paralytic superlative
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Etymology
From Greek paralytikos, related to paralysis.