albinistic

adjective

al·​bi·​nis·​tic ¦al-bə-¦ni-stik How to pronounce albinistic (audio)
variants or less commonly albinic or albinal
ˈal-bə-nᵊl
: of, relating to, or affected with albinism

Word History

Etymology

albino + -istic or -ic or -al

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of albinistic was in 1847

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“Albinistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albinistic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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