Word
asthmatic
Phoneticsasth·mat·ic, stress on the second syllable
US/æzˈmætɪk/
UK/æsmˈætɪk/
Definition
adj. having asthma, a health problem that makes it hard to breathe at times.
adj. affected by asthma, a chronic condition that narrows the airways and causes wheezing and shortness of breath. Often describes people, symptoms, or breathing linked to that condition.
Examples
“My brother is asthmatic and uses an inhaler daily.”
“The school nurse keeps a spare inhaler for asthmatic pupils who forget theirs during PE lessons.”
“Her asthmatic wheeze grew louder in cold air, so she paused on the stairs to steady her breathing before continuing.”
Examples
simple
“My brother is asthmatic and uses an inhaler daily.”
contextual
“The school nurse keeps a spare inhaler for asthmatic pupils who forget theirs during PE lessons.”
complex
“Her asthmatic wheeze grew louder in cold air, so she paused on the stairs to steady her breathing before continuing.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “asthmatic” in context.
Verb
01. asthmatic struggles
“Without an inhaler, the asthmatic struggles to breathe properly.”
noun + verb
02. asthmatic wheezes
“The young asthmatic wheezes badly in cold, damp weather.”
noun + verb
03. become asthmatic
“Some children become asthmatic after repeated chest infections.”
verb + adj
04. diagnose as asthmatic
“The doctor diagnosed him as asthmatic after breathing tests.”
verb + prep + adj
05. remain asthmatic
“Many teenagers remain asthmatic even if symptoms improve.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. chronically asthmatic
“Chronically asthmatic children need regular check-ups with a doctor.”
adv + adj
07. mildly asthmatic
“She is only mildly asthmatic and rarely needs medication.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. asthmatic attack
“Dust can trigger a sudden asthmatic attack at night.”
adj + noun
09. asthmatic child
“The school nurse keeps inhalers for any asthmatic child.”
adj + noun
10. asthmatic patient
“An asthmatic patient should avoid smoke and strong perfume.”
adj + noun
11. asthmatic child needs inhaler
“Every asthmatic child needs an inhaler at school.”
12. be diagnosed as asthmatic
“He was diagnosed as asthmatic at the age of six.”
Usage
Often follows 'be' ('is asthmatic') or comes before a noun ('asthmatic symptoms').
Real-World Examples
“The 22-year-old asthmatic often wears a mask and carries an inhaler, but the air quality in the city is not helping.” “The mask over her face pumps out medicine that soothes her asthmatic lungs, a condition worsened by air pollution.” “The findings revealed that asthmatic children exposed to second-hand smoke were 66% more likely to seek emergency medical attention and 85% more likely to be hospitalized compared to those who were not around smokers.” “Asthmatic kids could now breathe easier, the text assured, and side effects were “usually mild” and “similar to a sugar pill.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin asthmaticus, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀσθματικός (asthmatikós, “afflicted with shortness of breath”), from ἆσθμα (âsthma, “short-drawn breath, panting”) (compare asthma). By surface analysis, asthma + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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