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ANAEMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking vigor or energy

Example:

an anemic attempt to hit the baseball

Synonyms:

anaemic; anemic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

weak (wanting in physical strength)

Derivation:

anaemia (a lack of vitality)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to anemia or suffering from anemia

Synonyms:

anaemic; anemic

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells)

Derivation:

anaemia (a deficiency of red blood cells)

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