carious

adjective

car·​i·​ous ˈker-ē-əs How to pronounce carious (audio)
: affected with caries

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This feature measures the carious Wi-Fi channel thresholds and automatically selects the channel with lowest usage. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin cariosus, from caries

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carious was in 1676

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“Carious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carious. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

carious

adjective
car·​i·​ous ˈkar-ē-əs, ˈker- How to pronounce carious (audio)
: affected with caries
carious teeth
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