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enuretic

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɛn.jʊˈrɛt.ɪk/

KK: /ɪˈnjʊərɪtɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a condition where a person involuntarily urinates while asleep, often referred to as bedwetting.


Example

The doctor explained that the enuretic child may need special support during the night.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new sleep study on kids who are enuretic?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that it can really help them with their confidence.
Sloth A
It’s interesting how something like that can affect their daily life.
Sloth B
Definitely, it’s great that there are ways to support them.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bedwetting
nocturnal
urinary
Antonyms
dry
continent
sober
Root Explanation

Enuretic → It originates from the Greek word 'enourein' (meaning to urinate) combined with the suffix '-tic' (meaning relating to). The term 'enuretic' refers to something relating to or characterized by urination, particularly in the context of bedwetting.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for urination ('enourein') to remember that 'enuretic' relates to urination, especially in cases like bedwetting.

Visually Confused Words
heuretic
anuretic
uretic
energetic
venetic
heretic
genetic
erethic
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