Traumatic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Traumatic ( adjective )

1. Relating to or caused by a physical injury.
2. Relating to or caused by a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
3. Having a lasting and severe effect on the mind.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from greek traumatikos, from trauma "wound".

Examples:

1. The patient suffered a traumatic brain injury.
2. She had a traumatic childhood.
3. The event was traumatic for all the witnesses.
4. The soldiers were exposed to traumatic experiences during combat.
5. The accident was traumatic for the whole family.

(As a noun)

Traumatic ( noun )

1. Relating to or caused by a physical injury.
2. Relating to or caused by a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
3. Having a lasting and severe effect on the mind.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from greek traumatikos, from trauma "wound".

Examples:

1. The patient suffered a traumatic brain injury.
2. She had a traumatic childhood.
3. The event was traumatic for all the witnesses.
4. The soldiers were exposed to traumatic experiences during combat.
5. The accident was traumatic for the whole family.