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asthenic

adjective as·then·ic \as-ˈthe-nik\

Definition of ASTHENIC

1
:  of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia :  weak
2
:  ectomorphic 2
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First Known Use of ASTHENIC

1789

Related to ASTHENIC

Synonyms
weak, debilitated, delicate, down-and-out, effete, enervated, enfeebled, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, languid, low, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, slight, soft, softened, tender, unsubstantial, wasted, weakened, wimpish, wimpy
Antonyms
mighty, powerful, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong

Rhymes with ASTHENIC

arsenic, Edenic, eugenic, Hellenic, hygienic, irenic, transgenic
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asthenic

adjective as·then·ic \as-ˈthen-ik\

Medical Definition of ASTHENIC

1
:  of, relating to, or exhibiting asthenia :  debilitated
2
:  characterized by slender build and slight muscular development :  ectomorphic

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