prosthetic — relating to an artificial body part that replaces a missing or damaged part
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an artificial body part that replaces a missing or damaged part
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑːsˈθetɪk/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's prosthetic arm was so advanced that it could actually make better coffee than his real hand.
- Modern prosthetic technology has revolutionized the lives of amputees.
- She forgot her prosthetic eye was removable and accidentally scared her roommate during a prank.
prosthetic
ADJECTIVE//prɑːsˈθetɪk//
relating to an artificial body part that replaces a missing or damaged part
A prosthetic leg enables an athlete to sprint victoriously across the finish line
The prosthetic makes the pathetic synthetic and kinetic—when technology meets determination, life dances again
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Origin
From Greek prosthesis, meaning 'addition' or 'putting to,' derived from prosthenai (to add to). The word entered English medical terminology in the 17th century to describe artificial body parts added to replace missing ones.
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“The superhero's prosthetic arm was so advanced that it could actually make better coffee than his real hand.”
“Modern prosthetic technology has revolutionized the lives of amputees.”
“She forgot her prosthetic eye was removable and accidentally scared her roommate during a prank.”
“The prosthetic heart valve has been functioning well for over ten years.”
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