orthotic

American

[awr-thot-ik] / ɔrˈθɒt ɪk /

noun

Also a device or support, especially for the foot, used to relieve or correct an orthopedic problem.

adjective

of or relating to orthotics.

Etymology

Origin of orthotic

1960–65; adjective derivative of orthosis (on the model of psychosis ( def. ): psychotic ( def. ), etc.); see -tic

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orthotic

Because of her MS, a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, she uses an orthotic to walk and competes with an ankle foot orthosis in her boot.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

The new rule is a change from the agency’s previous position that it was unnecessary to register the orthotic braces with the NFA.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

But if you have a more complex issue, he added, a custom orthotic might be needed.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2022

Brandi and Mike Helvey brought several pairs of the special orthotic shoes that Jacob wears to support his legs.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2019

It didn’t capture how something as simple as needing to wear an orthotic lift pierced the armor of the physical invincibility he had previously worn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2019

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