spastic Meaning & Definition
What Does Spastic Mean?
Spastic is used as an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or affected by spasm. Of or relating to spastic paralysis. It can also mean Of, relating to, or affected by spasm. As a noun, it means A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.
Spastic: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈspastɪk/ |
| Synonyms | unsteady, sick and ill |
| Plural | spastics |
| Comparative / superlative | more spastic, most spastic |
Spastic Definition (Adjective)
- Of, relating to, or affected by spasm. Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
- Of, relating to, or affected by spasm.
- Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
- Incompetent or physically uncoordinated. Hyperactive or behaving erratically.
- Incompetent or physically uncoordinated.
- Hyperactive or behaving erratically.
Spastic as a Noun
- A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.
- A stupid, clumsy person.
Adjective
- Clumsy.
- Hyperactive, excited, and acting in a random manner.
Synonyms of Spastic
Spastic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
spastic (comparative more spastic, superlative most spastic)
spastic (plural spastics)
Words That Rhyme With Spastic
Origin of Spastic
Learned borrowing from Latin spasticus, from Ancient Greek σπαστικός (spastikós, “drawing in”). By surface analysis, spasm + -tic. Cf. French spastique and see also spasm.
Questions People Ask About Spastic
Is spastic an adjective or a noun?
Spastic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for spastic?
Words with a similar meaning to spastic include unsteady, sick and ill. See the full list of spastic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of spastic?
The plural of spastic is spastics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of spastic?
The comparative form is more spastic and the superlative form is most spastic.