how to pronounce geriatric
/ˌdʒɛɹiːˈætɹɪk/
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geriatric is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of geriatric in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… we are both geriatrics geriatric but you …”
meanings of geriatric
adjective:
- Relating to geriatrics.
- Elderly, old.
- Relating to the elderly.
noun:
- An old person.
geriatric frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word geriatric occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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