paralytic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person suffering from paralysis
  2. adjective relating to or of the nature of paralysis
    paralytical.
    • paralytic symptoms
  3. adjective satellite affected with paralysis
    paralyzed.

WordNet

Par`a*lyt"ic adjective
Etymology
L. paralyticus, Gr. : cf. F. paralytique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis.
  2. Affected with paralysis, or palsy.
    The cold, shaking, paralytic hand. Prior.
  3. Inclined or tending to paralysis.
Par`a*lyt"ic noun
Definitions
  1. A person affected with paralysis.

Webster 1913