Definition of PNEUMONIC

pneumonic

Meanings

Plural: pneumonics

Adjective

  • pertaining to or characterized by or affected by pneumonia
    • "pneumonic plague"
  • relating to or affecting the lungs

Adj

  • Of, or relating to the lungs; pulmonary.
  • Of, or relating to pneumonia.

Noun

  • One who has pneumonia.
  • A medicine to treat lung disease.

Origin / Etymology

From the post-Classical Latin pneumonicus and its etymon, the Ancient Greek πνευμονικός (pneumonikós).

Synonyms

pulmonary, pulmonic

Scrabble Score: 15

pneumonic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pneumonic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pneumonic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

pneumonic is a valid Words With Friends word