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gnathic

/ˈɡnæθɪk/

gnathic adjective: of or pertaining to the jaw.

Adjective

gnathic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the jaw.
    • ‘Want to get an idea of your gnathic index, and that mustache is in the way.’1990, Thomas Pynchon, Vineland
    Synonyms:
    gnathal

Synonyms of gnathic

Origin of gnathic

From gnath- (“jaw”) + -ic.

Words formed from gnathic

Questions about gnathic

What does gnathic mean?
Gnathic means of or pertaining to the jaw.
What part of speech is gnathic?
Gnathic is an adjective.
How do you pronounce gnathic?
Gnathic is pronounced /ˈɡnæθɪk/ (UK).

Words near gnathic in the dictionary

  1. gnateaters
  2. gnath-
  3. gnathal
  4. gnathalgia
  5. gnathia
  6. gnathic
  7. gnathic index
  8. gnathidia
  9. gnathidium
  10. gnathiferan
  11. gnathiferans

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