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anemic
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "anaemic."
anemic(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. anémico
It seems that Tom is a little anemic so the doctor's prescribed him some iron tablets.Resulta que Tom es algo anémico y el médico le ha recetado unas tabletas de hierro.
2. (figurative) (weak) (United States)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. débil (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The company made a bit of an anemic effort to offer compensation.Los esfuerzos de la compañía con respecto a indemnización fueron algo débiles.
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