asthmatic

[ az-mat-ik, as- ]

adjective

1. having or experiencing asthma.
2. relating to asthma:

   an asthmatic cough.

3. suggestive of the wheezing or whistling sound symptomatic of asthma:

   We'll be listening for the telltales signs of imminent disaster: the last, asthmatic gasps from our geriatric central heating boiler.

noun

1. a person with asthma.

asthmatic

/ æsˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having asthma

noun

1. a person who has asthma

Usage

Rather than talking about an asthmatic or asthmatics , it is better to talk about a person with asthma , people with asthma

Derived Forms

• asthˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• asth·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
• an·ti·asth·mat·ic adjective noun
• non·asth·mat·ic adjective noun
• non·asth·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
• post·asth·mat·ic adjective
• un·asth·mat·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of asthmatic¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin asthmaticus, from Greek asthmatikós, equivalent to asthmat- (stem of ásthma ) asthma + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

“I’m an anxious, asthmatic, ADHD, gay, diabetic Jew,” he shrieks, repeating the list so that the audience can register the gravity of the situation.

From Los Angeles Times

The Slovakian team told BBC Sport Potocka is an asthmatic and had an asthma attack.

From BBC

She was anorexic, asthmatic, immunocompromised, and uncoordinated, and her prescription medication was ineffective.

From Salon

Her father, who is diabetic, takes nutrition courses online, and her mother, who is asthmatic, needs regular video checkups with her doctor.

From Los Angeles Times

The asthmatic death rate for Black children is eight times higher than that of white children, Bullard said.

From Seattle Times