hypertensive

1 of 2

adjective

hy·​per·​ten·​sive ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv 

: affected with or caused by hypertension

hypertensive

2 of 2

noun

: an individual affected with hypertension

Examples of hypertensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The actor died on March 20, 2026, of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascutar disease. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

An autopsy found Walker died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease and preeclampsia. — Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

The other thing is that India also has a lot of hypertensives. — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020

Antihistamines, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, and even oral contraceptives can lead to tear film deficiencies as well. — Andrea K. McDaniels, baltimoresun.com, 2 Nov. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypertensive

• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypotensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• antihypertensive
• counteroffensive
• defensive
• expensive
• extensive

Kids Definition

hypertensive

adjective

hy·​per·​ten·​sive

ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv

: having or marked by high blood pressure

Medical Definition

hypertensive

1 of 2 adjective

hy·​per·​ten·​sive ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv 

: marked by or due to hypertension

hypertensive emergencies

hypertensive renal disease

also : affected with hypertension

a hypertensive patient

hypertensive

2 of 2 noun

: one affected with hypertension