Phrase guide

terminally ill

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having an incurable condition that will lead to death.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuolemansairas — having an incurable condition that will lead to death
  • German: todkrank — having an incurable condition that will lead to death
  • Polish: nieuleczalnie chory — having an incurable condition that will lead to death
  • Romanian: bolnav de moarte — having an incurable condition that will lead to death
  • Spanish: desahuciado — having an incurable condition that will lead to death
  • Spanish: enfermo terminal — having an incurable condition that will lead to death