Used to describe a serious physical state often resulting from injury or illness. After the car crash, he became paralytic.
Pro Tip 2/3
Sensitivity Needed
Should be used with care as it refers to a sensitive health condition affecting individuals. The disease left many people in a paralytic state.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'paralytic' with 'paralysis', which is the condition causing 'paralytic' immobility. Paralytic victims often have to cope with challenges of paralysis.