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unciform

Syllables: un·ci·form/ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/US/ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/

unciform adjective: of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.

Adjective

unciform (comparative more unciform, superlative most unciform)

  1. Of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.

Noun

unciform (plural unciforms)

  1. The hamate bone.

unciform meaning in Tamil

unciform in Tamil

கொக்கி உரு, கொளுக்கிபோன்ற

Forms of unciform

Adjective
comparativemore unciform
superlativemost unciform
Noun
pluralunciforms

Origin of unciform

From Latin uncus (“hook”) + -form.

Questions about unciform

What does unciform mean?
Unciform means of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.
What is unciform in Tamil?
Unciform in Tamil is கொக்கி உரு, கொளுக்கிபோன்ற. See Unciform meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is unciform?
Unciform can be an adjective or a noun.
How do you pronounce unciform?
Unciform is pronounced /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ (UK).

Words near unciform in the dictionary

  1. uncializing
  2. uncially
  3. uncials
  4. uncicatrized
  5. unciferous
  6. unciform
  7. unciforms
  8. unciliated
  9. uncinal
  10. uncinarial
  11. uncinariasis

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