Paralytique (en. Paralytic)

/pa.ʁa.li.tik/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Relating to paralysis or resulting in a loss of movement.
She underwent rehabilitation to regain her paralytic abilities.
Elle a suivi une rééducation pour retrouver ses capacités paralytique.
Related to the effects of paralysis.
His body had paralytic reactions to pain.
Son corps avait des réactions paralytique à la douleur.
Describes a state of involuntary relaxation or immobility.
He was in a paralytic state after the accident.
Il était dans un état paralytique après l'accident.

Etymology

From Greek 'paralytikos', derived from 'paraluo' which means 'to loosen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paralytic state
Condition characterized by a loss of movement.
état paralytique
paralytic syndrome
Set of symptoms associated with paralysis.
syndrome paralytique
paralytic in great shape
Ironic expression designating someone who does nothing.
paralytique en pleine forme

Related Words

paralysis
Loss of the ability to move.
paralysie
to paralyze
To cause paralysis.
paralyser
paralyzing
That causes or suggests paralysis.
paralysant

Slang Meanings

In a state of chronic incapacity.
He can't play soccer, he is paralytic.
Il ne peut pas jouer au foot, il est paralytique.
To feel very tired or exhausted.
After this day, I am paralytic.
Après cette journée, je suis paralytique.