clinical
gb/klˈɪnɪkəl/ us/klˈɪnɪkəl/
B2
English
~ 2800
klinikai, hűvösen tárgyilagos, szenvtelen
B2
1
klinikai
B2
Usage pattern:
[adjective] + [noun]
The doctor is involved in clinical research on new cancer treatments.
Az orvos új rákkezelésekkel kapcsolatos klinikai kutatásban vesz részt.
She gained clinical experience during her hospital internship.
A kórházi szakmai gyakorlata alatt klinikai tapasztalatot szerzett.
The clinical team will review your test results.
Learner examples
I had a clinical check at the hospital.
Klinikai vizsgálaton voltam a kórházban.
He works in a clinical job at the clinic.
Klinikai munkakörben dolgozik a klinikán.
The nurse has a lot of clinical experience.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clinical' with 'clinic', but 'clinical' is an adjective, not a place.
Meaning
relating to patient care
Collocations
clinical trial
|clinical practice
|clinical diagnosis
|clinical care
|clinical setting
Synonyms
medical (Broader term that includes all aspects of medicine, not just direct patient care.)
Antonyms
nonclinical (Refers to work or settings not involving direct patient care, such as laboratory research.)
Themes
medicine
|healthcare
|science
|health
|work
Definition
About the work of doctors or nurses when they look after sick people.
Relating to the examination, diagnosis, or treatment of patients in a medical setting.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[adjective] + [noun]
He gave a clinical analysis of the accident.
Hűvösen tárgyilagosan elemezte a balesetet.
Her report was clear but almost too clinical in tone.
A jelentése világos volt, de a hangvétele már-már túl szenvtelen volt.
The review was written in a clinical and detached style.
Learner examples
She spoke in a clinical way about the problem.
Szenvtelenül beszélt a problémáról.
His words were clinical and without feeling.
A szavai szenvtelenek voltak, minden érzelem nélkül.
The teacher's feedback was clear but clinical.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'clinical' here means 'medical', but it can also mean 'emotionless'. Context is important.
Meaning
cold and detached manner
Collocations
clinical tone
|clinical description
|clinical approach
Synonyms
detached (Focuses on emotional distance, but not necessarily factual precision.)
Antonyms
emotional (Shows strong feelings instead of being objective and detached.)
Themes
communication
|behavior
|emotions
Definition
Saying or doing something in a very calm way without showing feelings.
Describing a way of speaking, thinking, or acting that is very factual and without showing emotions.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
klinikai
C1
Usage pattern:
[adjective] + [noun]
The drug's effectiveness was supported by strong clinical evidence.
A gyógyszer hatékonyságát meggyőző klinikai bizonyítékok támasztották alá.
Clinical data show that the treatment reduces symptoms significantly.
A klinikai adatok azt mutatják, hogy a kezelés jelentősen csökkenti a tüneteket.
His conclusions are based on years of clinical observation.
Learner examples
The doctors used clinical data to make the decision.
Az orvosok klinikai adatokat használtak fel a döntés meghozatalához.
We have clinical proof that the drug works.
Klinikai bizonyítékunk van arra, hogy a gyógyszer hat.
She is doing clinical research with real patients.
Meaning
based on patient observation
Collocations
clinical evidence
|clinical data
|clinical observation
Synonyms
practical (Suggests hands-on experience but is broader and not limited to medicine.)
Antonyms
theoretical (Based on ideas and models rather than direct patient experience.)
Themes
medicine
|research
|health
|science
Definition
Using real patients to study an illness or treatment, not just theories or lab tests.
Based on direct observation, examination, or treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
Grammar
Dictionary form
clinical
IPA
GB/klˈɪnɪkəl/
US/klˈɪnɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
clin - ic - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (clin)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: clinical
Word family
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nonclinical
adjective
Advanced or less common
preclinical
adjective
subclinical
adjective
Expressions
clinical depression
1/klˈɪnɪkəl dɪpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
medically diagnosed depression disorder
A serious kind of sadness that lasts a long time and is diagnosed by a doctor.
Examples
- She was diagnosed with clinical depression last year.
- Clinical depression can be treated with therapy and medication.
clinical setting
1/klˈɪnɪkəl sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
healthcare environment for patient care
A place like a hospital or clinic where doctors see and treat patients.
Examples
- Students gain experience working in a clinical setting.
- Good communication is important in any clinical setting.
clinical trial
1/klˈɪnɪkəl tɹˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
medical research study with patients
A research test where doctors try a new medicine or treatment on people to see if it works and is safe.
Examples
- The new vaccine is now in phase three of its clinical trial.
- Clinical trials are essential before a drug can be approved.