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tabid

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈtæbɪd/

KK: /ˈtæbɪd/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a condition of wasting away or decline, often used in a medical context.


Example

The patient showed tabid symptoms, indicating a serious health issue.


Conversation
Sloth A
I read an article about how stress can lead to tabid health conditions.
Sloth B
Really? That sounds serious; I didn't know it could affect us like that.
Sloth A
Yeah, it mentioned that people often feel tabid when they are overwhelmed.
Sloth B
I guess we should find ways to manage stress better then.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wasting
emaciated
atrophied
Antonyms
thriving
flourishing
robust
Root Explanation

Tabid → It is derived from the Latin word "tabidus" (meaning wasting away or decaying), which comes from "tabere" (meaning to waste away). The word "tabid" refers to a state of wasting or decline, particularly in relation to health.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin root 'tabere' which means to waste away, helping you remember that 'tabid' describes a condition of decline or wasting.

Visually Confused Words
tabloid
tabanid
staid
rabid
abidi
abide
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