traumatic
/tɹɔːˈmætɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: traumatics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, caused by, or causing trauma.
Adjective
Examples
It's a sort of disease. There's a scientific name for it. Trau- something. Traumatic symplegia, that's it. This cat has traumatic symplegia. In other words, putting it in simple language adapted to the lay mind, where other cats are content to get their eight hours, Augustus wants his twenty-four.
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
Meaning · English
Of or relating to wounds; applied to wounds.
AdjectiveRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A medicine for wounds; a vulnerary.
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “traumatic” mean?
Of, caused by, or causing trauma.
Is “traumatic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.