adj

prosthetic

pros-THEH-tihk

adj

Serving as an artificial replacement for part of the body.

"She has a prosthetic hand that responds to muscle movements."

noun

An artificial body part; a prosthesis.

"The runner competed using carbon-fibre prosthetics."

"Fitting a good prosthetic can take several attempts."

A costume piece added to an actor's body to alter their appearance.

"The makeup artist spent hours applying prosthetics for the monster costume."

How to Use Prosthetic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to an artificial body part, or the artificial part itself — also used for special-effects makeup pieces.

Common pairings

prosthetic limb prosthetic makeup prosthetic device

prosthetics plural

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She has a _____ hand that responds to muscle movements.

From New Latin prostheticus, from Ancient Greek prosthetikós ("adding, giving extra power"), tied to the same root as prosthesis.

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