Syphilitic

/ˌsɪfɪˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

Relating to or suffering from syphilis, a serious disease that is spread through sexual activity.

The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic arthritis.
Visual representation of "syphilitic" - Relating to or suffering from syphilis, a serious disease that is spread through sexual activity.

Often appears as...

  • syphilitic patient
  • syphilitic infection

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Used to describe something very bad or of poor quality.

This is a syphilitic piece of work.
Visual representation of "syphilitic" - Used to describe something very bad or of poor quality.

Often appears as...

  • syphilitic work
  • syphilitic conditions

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Relating to or suffering from syphilis, a serious disease that is spread through sexual activity.

The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic arthritis.
Visual representation of "syphilitic" - Relating to or suffering from syphilis, a serious disease that is spread through sexual activity.

Often appears as...

  • syphilitic patient
  • syphilitic infection

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adjective

Used to describe something very bad or of poor quality.

This is a syphilitic piece of work.
Visual representation of "syphilitic" - Used to describe something very bad or of poor quality.

Often appears as...

  • syphilitic work
  • syphilitic conditions

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "syphilitic"
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Medical Specificity

Only used in medical contexts when discussing syphilis-related conditions.

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The patient received treatment for syphilitic neurosis.
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Stigma Sensitivity

Be aware of the stigma when discussing syphilis as it may cause offense or discomfort.

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When writing about syphilitic symptoms, use sensitive language.
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Not Metaphorical

Avoid using 'syphilitic' as a metaphor in professional or formal situations.

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His presentation on syphilitic research was strictly clinical.
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Medical Specificity

Only used in medical contexts when discussing syphilis-related conditions.

Illustration for Medical Specificity
The patient received treatment for syphilitic neurosis.
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Stigma Sensitivity

Be aware of the stigma when discussing syphilis as it may cause offense or discomfort.

Illustration for Stigma Sensitivity
When writing about syphilitic symptoms, use sensitive language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Metaphorical

Avoid using 'syphilitic' as a metaphor in professional or formal situations.

Illustration for Not Metaphorical
His presentation on syphilitic research was strictly clinical.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Specificity

Only used in medical contexts when discussing syphilis-related conditions.

Illustration for Medical Specificity
The patient received treatment for syphilitic neurosis.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stigma Sensitivity

Be aware of the stigma when discussing syphilis as it may cause offense or discomfort.

Illustration for Stigma Sensitivity
When writing about syphilitic symptoms, use sensitive language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Metaphorical

Avoid using 'syphilitic' as a metaphor in professional or formal situations.

Illustration for Not Metaphorical
His presentation on syphilitic research was strictly clinical.
Visual representation of the word "Syphilitic"

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