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anemic

a·ne·mic [or] a·nae·mic

anemic [or] anaemic

 
pronunciation:
ni mihk
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: pertaining to or suffering from anemia, a condition resulting from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and characterized by weakness, pallor, and difficulty in breathing.
Her symptoms, particularly the paleness of her skin, suggested to the doctor that she was anemic.
definition 2: lacking strength, vitality, or spirit.
The government tried to bolster the country's anemic economy.His new novel received an anemic response.
synonyms:
lifeless, weak
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