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Friday | 8 Jul 2022
Valetudinarian
[vah-li-tu-di-neyr-ee-uhn]
Noun
Latin - late 17th century
- Definition
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A person of a weak or sickly constitution, especially one who is excessively concerned about his or her poor health or ailments.
- Examples of word Valetudinarian in a sentence
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“The valetudinarian is a man subject to some affliction, imaginary or real, or it may be both.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “valetudinarian” is of Latin origin and is derived from the word “valere” which ironically means “to have strength” before the root word took on a more sickly definition during the 17th century. It can also be used as an adjective.
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