Ataxic

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In pathology, of or pertaining to ataxia; characterized by irregularity in function or course; irregular.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. Characterized by ataxy, that is, (a) by great irregularity of functions or symptoms, or (b) by a lack of coordinating power in movements.
  • adjective. malignant typhus fever.
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  • adjective. Pertaining to ataxia.
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  • adjective. lacking motor coordination; marked or caused by ataxia
  • Word Usage
    "Obviously, it's because the daughter has ataxic cerebral palsy, and people felt that given that I'm a public figure and an advocate for people with disabilities, I should make a public comment about it."
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