humpbacked

/'hʌmpbækt/ Cách viết khác : (hunchbacked) /'hʌntʃbækt/
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humpbacked

The old man walked slowly with a humpbacked posture.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a humped or crooked back: Describes a person or animal whose back has a pronounced outward curvature, often due to a spinal condition.
    • Characteristic of kyphosis: Pertaining to or suffering from an abnormal, forward curvature of the spine, resulting in a rounded upper back.
Usage

The adjective "humpbacked" is used to describe the physical condition of having a hunched back. It is a descriptive term and can be considered clinical or dated. In modern, sensitive contexts, more precise medical terms or person-first language are often preferred.

Examples
  • The old, humpbacked man walked slowly down the path.
  • Some whale species are called humpback whales due to the distinctive shape of their backs when diving, not because they are humpbacked in the medical sense.
  • The condition left him humpbacked and in chronic pain.
Advanced Usage
  • Descriptive vs. Medical: While "humpbacked" descriptively denotes the shape, "kyphotic" is the formal medical adjective.
  • Historical/Literary Context: The term appears frequently in historical descriptions and classic literature to characterize individuals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Humpback (n): 1. A person with a humpback. 2. A large baleen whale () known for its long pectoral fins and arching dive.
  • Hunchbacked (adj): A synonym for humpbacked.
  • Kyphosis (n): The medical term for the condition causing a hunched back.
  • Kyphotic (adj): The medical adjective meaning relating to or suffering from kyphosis.
Synonyms
  • Hunched
  • Crookbacked (archaic)
  • Gibbous (technical, often for non-human subjects)
Notes on Usage and Sensitivity
  • The term "humpbacked" is straightforward but can be perceived as blunt or insensitive when referring to people. In contemporary English, it is often replaced with descriptive phrases like "a person with a hunched back" or the clinical term "kyphotic" in medical contexts.
  • It remains standard for describing certain animal features (e.g., a humpbacked camel).
humpbacked

The old man walked slowly with a humpbacked posture.

Adjective
  1. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

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