pneumatic

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases

Etymology

From Latin pneumaticus, from Ancient Greek πνευματικός (pneumatikós, “relating to wind or air”), from πνεῦμα (pneûma, “wind, air, breath, spirit”), from πνέω (pnéō, “I blow, breath”).

Example Sentences

• "a pneumatic instrument or engine"
• "pneumatic cells or bones"
• "Her almost pneumatic bust tightened itself, and she was quite prepared to say uncharitable things, as she saw Felicia enter."