arthritic
Americanadjective
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relating to, having, or experiencing arthritis.
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creaky, slow-moving, misshapen, etc., as if affected with arthritis: The road was overhung with what looked like arthritic trees, warped and bent to the whims of the wind.
The next few days passed at the speed of an arthritic tortoise.
The road was overhung with what looked like arthritic trees, warped and bent to the whims of the wind.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of arthritic
First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin arthrīticus, from Greek arthrītikós; replacing Middle English artetik, from Old French artetique, from Latin, as above; see arthr-, -itic
Example Sentences
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Vonn had retired in 2019, her body battered by repeated crashes, her right knee arthritic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Yeah, that won’t take time and effort, and did I mention she was there for treatment of her arthritic hands?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026
Perhaps surprisingly, given the inflammatory pathways discussed above, the researchers also found a heightened risk of arthritic disorders in patients using GLP-1 drugs, compared to usual treatment.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025
Inflammation of this tissue is implicated in the onset and progression of arthritic diseases such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2023
He was hunched over, and the fact that he was barefoot despite an acute arthritic condition made me uncomfortable in my own sandals.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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