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pneumatic

[ noo-mat-ik, nyoo- ]

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adjective

of or relating to air, gases, or wind.
of or relating to pneumatics.
operated by air or by the pressure or exhaustion of air:
a pneumatic drill.
filled with or containing compressed air, as a tire.
equipped with pneumatic tires.
Theology. of or relating to the spirit; spiritual.
Zoology. containing air or air cavities.

noun

a pneumatic tire.
a vehicle having wheels with such tires.

pneumatic

/ njʊˈmætɪk /

adjective

of or concerned with air, gases, or wind Compare hydraulic
(of a machine or device) operated by compressed air or by a vacuum
pneumatic brakes
a pneumatic drill
containing compressed air
a pneumatic tyre
of or concerned with pneumatics
theol
1. of or relating to the soul or spirit
2. of or relating to the Holy Ghost or other spiritual beings
(of the bones of birds) containing air spaces which reduce their weight as an adaptation to flying
informal.
(of a woman) well rounded, esp with a large bosom

noun

short for pneumatic tyre

pneumatic

/ no̅o̅-măt′ĭk /

Relating to gases, especially air.
Filled with or operated by compressed air. Pneumatic machines often involve the transmission of force through air pressure in pipes or tubes.
See also hydraulic

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Derived Forms

pneuˈmatically, adverb

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Other Words From

pneu·mati·cal·ly adverb
pneu·ma·tic·i·ty [noo-m, uh, -, tis, -i-tee, nyoo-], noun
nonpneu·matic adjective
nonpneu·mati·cal·ly adverb
semi·pneu·matic adjective
unpneu·matic adjective
unpneu·mati·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumatic¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin pneumaticus “pertaining to air; powered by wind or air,” from Greek pneumatikós “pertaining to air, breath or wind; powered by wind or air; spiritual,” equivalent to pneumat- (stem of pneûma) + -ikos; pneuma, -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumatic¹

C17: from Late Latin pneumaticus of air or wind, from Greek pneumatikos of air or breath, from pneuma

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Example Sentences

My current wife has no need for a jealous bone in her pneumatic body.

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The pneumatic action used by Willis, Cavaill-Coll and a score of other builders leaves little to be desired.

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Many of the pneumatic actions made to-day, however, are disappointing in these particulars.

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Undoubtedly the first improvements to be named must be the pneumatic and electro-pneumatic actions.

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As before stated, Cavaill-Coll and Willis worked as pioneers in perfecting and in introducing the pneumatic action.

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No tubular-pneumatic action is entirely satisfactory when the distance between the keys and the organ is great.

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pneuma pneumatic conveyor

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