asthmatic
Translation
asthmatic
Examples
She has an asthmatic cough.
She has an asthmatic cough.
He is asthmatic and needs an inhaler.
He is asthmatic and needs an inhaler.
Grammar Patterns
((adj.)) + ((noun)) relating to asthma She has an asthmatic cough.
((sb.)) is ((adj.)) suffering from asthma He is asthmatic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wheezy, breathless
Etymology
From the noun 'asthma' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.
Memory Tips
This word describes the condition of having asthma. The '-ic' suffix means 'having the nature of'.