amputee

noun

am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had a limb amputated

Examples of amputee in a Sentence

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Children become amputees through birth defects, cancer or accidents. Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 There, the 25-year-old former racing driver smashed the record for a double amputee with a finish time of 14:23:56. Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Once an amputee, the child has many internal and external factors conspiring to diminish their self-esteem. Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Chaos Theory writer Peter Lee, an amputee, along with showrunner Scott Kreamer to highlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amputee 

Word History

Etymology

amput(ate) + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amputee was in 1910

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“Amputee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amputee. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

amputee

noun
am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had an arm or leg amputated

Medical Definition

amputee

noun
am·​pu·​tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē How to pronounce amputee (audio)
: one that has had a limb amputated

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