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UK/["/ˈklɪnɪkl/"]/US/["/ˈklɪnɪkl/"]/

Meaning of Clinical

relating to the examination and treatment of patients and their illnesses

In simple words: Related to the observation or treatment of patients.

Clinical in a sentence

  • clinical research *(= done on patients, not just considering theory)*
  • clinical training *(= the part of a doctor’s training done in a hospital)*
  • She regarded her patients from a purely clinical standpoint.
  • He watched her suffering with clinical detachment.
  • How can you be so cold and clinical about your son’s accident?
  • Everything in the nursery was white and clinical and there were no pictures on the walls.

How to use Clinical

Commonly used in medical settings to describe practices, conditions, or environments. Avoid using in casual conversations about health.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'clinic' — where patients are treated.

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Collocations with Clinical

Synonyms for Clinical

Opposites of Clinical

  • non-clinical
  • non-medical

Common mistakes with Clinical

  • Confusing with 'clinically' which refers to methods or practices.
  • Using 'clinical' to describe anything non-medical.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'clincal' instead of 'clinical'.

Compare Clinical with Medical, Healthcare

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Frequently asked questions about Clinical

What does Clinical mean?

Related to the observation or treatment of patients.

What is the definition of Clinical?

relating to the examination and treatment of patients and their illnesses

How do you use Clinical in a sentence?

clinical research *(= done on patients, not just considering theory)*

Can you give another example of Clinical?

clinical training *(= the part of a doctor’s training done in a hospital)*

What are synonyms for Clinical?

Common alternatives include medical, therapeutic, healthcare, diagnostic.

What is the opposite of Clinical?

Opposite meanings include non-clinical, non-medical.

What words go with Clinical?

It commonly pairs with purely, almost, about, purely, almost, about.

What are common mistakes when using Clinical?

Confusing with 'clinically' which refers to methods or practices. Using 'clinical' to describe anything non-medical. Mispronouncing it as 'clincal' instead of 'clinical'.

How do you pronounce Clinical?

US: /["/ˈklɪnɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈklɪnɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clinical?

Commonly used in medical settings to describe practices, conditions, or environments. Avoid using in casual conversations about health.

What CEFR level is Clinical?

"Clinical" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.