Definition

A chair with wheels that is used by people who have difficulty walking due to illness or disability.

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the patient to use during recovery.

Conversation

Did you see that new wheelchair design at the store yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really modern and comfortable!

I wonder if it has better features than the old wheelchair models.

I'm sure it does; technology has come a long way in making them more user-friendly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wheelchair → It is formed from "wheel" (from Old English "hwēol", meaning a circular object that rolls) and "chair" (from Old French "chaiere", meaning a seat). The word "wheelchair" refers to a chair equipped with wheels, allowing for mobility.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'circular object that rolls' ('wheel') combined with a 'seat' ('chair') — this helps you remember that a wheelchair is a seat that can roll.

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