Clinic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkli-nik/ clin·ic

Meaning & Definition of Clinic

Clinic (noun)

  1. a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
  2. a group meeting devoted to the analysis and solution of concrete problems or to the acquiring of specific skills or knowledge
  3. a facility (as of a hospital) for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients

Clinic (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured

    "After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village."

    similar: hospital, infirmary, medical center, sick bay, sickroom, hospice, sanatorium, sanitarium, sanitorium, halfway house, home

  2. an intensive educational or training program

    "This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season."

    similar: boot camp, workshop, conference, forum, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle, meeting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clinic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clinic:

hospital, infirmary, medical center, sick bay, sickroom, hospice, sanatorium, sanitarium, sanitorium, halfway house, home, boot camp, workshop, conference, forum, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle, meeting

Origin & Etymology of Clinic

French clinique, from Greek klinikē medical practice at the sickbed, from feminine of klinikos of a bed, from klinē bed, from klinein to lean, recline lean

First known use: 1819

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Clinic

Words & Phrases Containing Clinic

-clinic, put on a clinic

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinic

What does "Clinic" mean?

"Clinic" means a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed. As a noun, it is defined as: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Clinic"?

Other words for "Clinic" include hospital, infirmary, medical center, sick bay, sickroom, hospice, sanatorium and sanitarium. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clinic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clinic"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clinic". Common alternatives include hospital, infirmary, medical center, sick bay, sickroom, hospice, sanatorium, sanitarium, sanitorium and halfway house.

How do you use "Clinic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clinic" in a sentence: "After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village."; "This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season.".

Is "Clinic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clinic" is a noun.

Is "Clinic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Clinic" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Clinic"?

"Clinic" is pronounced /ˈkli-nik/ and divided into syllables as clin·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Clinic"?

"Clinic" comes from French clinique, from Greek klinikē medical practice at the sickbed, from feminine of klinikos of a bed, from klinē bed, from klinein to lean, recline lean. First known use: 1819.