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Meaning of clinical in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈklɪnək(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    clinical

    Definitions

    1. scientifically detached

    Examples

    • « unemotional »
    • « he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony »

    Synonyms

    • objective
    • nonsubjective
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    clinical

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from Greek klinikē‘bedside’ (see clinic) + -al

    Definitions

    1. relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients

    Examples

    • « clinical observation »
    • « clinical case study »

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