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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

paraplegic

/ˌpærəˈpleɡɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does paraplegic mean?

adjective

A person who has been paralyzed from the neck down, typically as a result of spinal cord injury.

Example

"The paraplegic athlete competed in the wheelchair marathon."

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