Sclerotic

//skləˈɹɑtɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of sclera.

    "In front, this membrane is continuous with the cornea by direct continuity of tissue; but the opaque sclerotic overlaps it rather more on the outer than upon its inner surface."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.
  2. 2
    Having or relating to sclerosis; hardened.

    "The outer wood exposed to the air may become carbonaceous due to the interaction of sclerotic mycelium and the wood."

  3. 3
    Hard and insular; resistant to change. figuratively

    "sclerotic bureaucracy"

  4. 4
    Of or relating to sclerotium.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or having sclerosis; hardened wordnet

Synonyms

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backedcallouscase hardenedcrustycrystallizedfossilized

Example

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"The Democratic Party appears both feckless and sclerotic."

Etymology

From scler(a) + -otic.

Related phrases

sclerotic acidsclerotic coatsclerotic ring

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