amputee
UK: /ˌæmpjʊˈtiː/ | US: /ˌæmpjʊˈtiː/
n. a person who has had a limb or part of a limb surgically removed.
amputee = amput<cut off> + ee<person affected by>
- amput (from Latin amputare, meaning "to cut off" or "prune")
- ee (suffix from Old French -é, indicating a person subjected to an action, e.g., "employee," "nominee")
Etymology Origin:
The word amputee combines the Latin root amputare (surgical removal) with the French-derived suffix -ee, which denotes someone who undergoes an action. The term emerged in the 19th century, reflecting medical advancements and societal recognition of individuals living with limb loss. The logic is straightforward: amput (action) + ee (recipient) = "one who has undergone amputation."
The amputee learned to walk with a prosthetic leg.
Support groups help amputees adjust to their new lives.
The veteran, an amputee, inspired others with his resilience.
Modern technology has greatly improved mobility for amputees.
She became an advocate for amputee rights after her accident.