asthmatic

American  

[az-mat-ik, as-] / æzˈmæt ɪk, æs- /

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.

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noun

1. a person with asthma.

asthmatic British  

/ æsˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having asthma

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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

Other Word Forms

• antiasthmatic adjective
• asthmatically adverb
• nonasthmatic adjective
• nonasthmatically adverb
• postasthmatic adjective
• unasthmatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of asthmatic

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

Example Sentences

“A lot of people in the county are asthmatic,” she said, explaining that she worries the new center would add more pollution.

From Los Angeles Times

She was also a severe asthmatic, always followed by a "frightened minion carrying her asthma inhaler, as though it were a crown, or a sceptre of some sort".

From BBC

"Even today there were no episodes of asthmatic respiratory attacks; some laboratory tests have improved," said the Vatican in an evening bulletin on the 88-year-old's health.

From BBC

“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

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

From Salon