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terminally illsuffering from a disease that cannot be cured and will eventually cause death

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: suffering from a disease that cannot be cured and will eventually cause death

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrmɪnəli ɪl/

Example Sentences

  • Despite being terminally ill, she maintained her sense of humor and joked that she finally had a valid excuse to skip her nephew's boring wedding.
  • The terminally ill man decided to fulfill his bucket list, which surprisingly included learning to juggle and eating ice cream for breakfast every day.
  • Hospice care provides comfort and support for terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.

terminally ill

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈtɜːrmɪnəli ɪl/]

suffering from a disease that cannot be cured and will eventually cause death

The terminally ill grandfather smiles softly as his family gathers around his bedside.
💡 Concept

The terminally ill grandfather smiles softly as his family gathers around his bedside.

Terminally ill, but writing his will still
🎵 Rhyme

Terminally ill, but writing his will still

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɜːrmɪnəli ɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɜːmɪnəli ɪl/

🌳Etymology

Rootterminal
Suffix--ly

🎵Rhyme

billskillwillstill
bill
skill
will
still

🔗Collocations

terminally ill patient
diagnosed as terminally ill
caring for terminally ill
terminally ill with cancer
terminally ill condition

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Despite being terminally ill, she maintained her sense of humor and joked that she finally had a valid excuse to skip her nephew's boring wedding.

😄 Fun example

The terminally ill man decided to fulfill his bucket list, which surprisingly included learning to juggle and eating ice cream for breakfast every day.

Hospice care provides comfort and support for terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.

The research focuses on improving quality of life for terminally ill children through innovative therapies.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

critically illdyingfatally illincurablemoribund

Antonyms

healthyrecoveringcurable

Related

palliative carehospiceprognosislife expectancychronic illness

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