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adjective · rare

sclerotic

sclerotic · more sclerotic · most sclerotic

Of or relating to the sclera of the eyeOf or relating to the sclera of the eye.

UK/skləˈɹɒtɪk/US/skləˈɹɑtɪk/

» The Democratic Party appears both feckless and sclerotic.

Meaning

4 senses

Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.
of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball
Having or relating to sclerosis; hardened.
relating to or having sclerosis; hardened
(figuratively)Hard and insular; resistant to change.
sclerotic bureaucracy
Of or relating to sclerotium.

Examples

1 sentences

The Democratic Party appears both feckless and sclerotic.
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Forms

more sclerotic, most sclerotic

Comparative	more sclerotic Lesson
Superlative	most sclerotic Lesson

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms

Close in meaning

relating to or having sclerosis; hardened:sclerosed

Word family

18 related words

Relatedsclerosis sclera

Derivedarteriosclerotic atherosclerotic cardiosclerotic fibrosclerotic multiple sclerotic myelosclerotic nephrosclerotic nonsclerotic osteosclerotic otosclerotic pansclerotic pseudosclerotic sclerotical sclerotic coat sclerotic ring unsclerotic

Lessons for this word

2 lessons

A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

scion scissorsA2 sclerosis scoffC1 scoldB1

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