cardiac
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cardiacs
Sense 1
Pertaining to the heart.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Pertaining to the cardia of the stomach; cardial (cardial is the usual adjective in this sense).
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A person with heart disease.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cardiac” mean?
Pertaining to the heart.
Is “cardiac” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.