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anorectic

The correct spelling is anorectic.

How to pronounce anorectic

noun

IPA: /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

Say it like: Ano-rec-tic

The correct spelling is anorectic. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic. For example: "2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)"

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2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
  2. 2.A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.

adjective

  1. 1.Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.
  2. 2.Causing a loss of appetite.

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