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Definition of amputee

amputee

/ˌæm.pjuːˈtiː/
am · pu · tee
Plural:amputees
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amputee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who has had one or more limbs, or part of a limb, removed by surgical amputation or trauma.

Example

"With the help of a specialized prosthetic blade, the young amputee returned to competitive track and field within a year."

• Rhymes for amputee

• Nearby Words

amputate
amputation
amputator
amputee
amritsar
amsonia
amstel

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the verb "amputate" (from Latin amputare, meaning "to cut around" or "to prune") combined with the suffix "-ee," denoting a person who has undergone a specified action.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amputee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amputee
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