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Tubercular: meaning, definitions and examples

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tubercular

 

[ tʊˈbɜːkjʊlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical

relating to or affected with tuberculosis.

Synonyms

consumptive, tuberculous

Examples of usage

  • a tubercular patient
  • symptoms of tubercular infection
Context #2 | Adjective

literary

having a pale, wasted, and worn appearance, as from a disease or suffering.

Synonyms

emaciated, haggard

Examples of usage

  • a tubercular face
  • a tubercular poet

Translations

Translations of the word "tubercular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tuberculoso

🇮🇳 तपेदिक

🇩🇪 tuberkulös

🇮🇩 tuberkulosis

🇺🇦 туберкульозний

🇵🇱 gruźliczy

🇯🇵 結核性

🇫🇷 tuberculeux

🇪🇸 tuberculoso

🇹🇷 veremli

🇰🇷 결핵성

🇸🇦 سلّي

🇨🇿 tuberkulózní

🇸🇰 tuberkulózny

🇨🇳 结核性的

🇸🇮 tuberkulozen

🇮🇸 berklaveikur

🇰🇿 туберкулезді

🇬🇪 ტუბერკულოზური

🇦🇿 vərəmlik

🇲🇽 tuberculoso

Word origin

The term 'tubercular' originated from the Latin word 'tuberculum' meaning 'a small swelling or protuberance'. The use of the word in relation to tuberculosis dates back to the 19th century when the disease was prevalent and often fatal. Over time, the term also came to be used figuratively to describe a pale and wasted appearance, as seen in literary works.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,238, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.