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calcaneal

cal·ca·ne·us
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-key-nee-uh s]
    • /kælˈkeɪ ni əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-key-nee-uh s]
    • /kælˈkeɪ ni əs/

Definitions of calcaneal word

  • noun plural calcaneal Anatomy. the largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel. 1
  • noun plural calcaneal Zoology. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates. 1
  • noun calcaneal (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the calcaneus (heel bone). 1

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Origin of calcaneal

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Late Latin: heel, noun use of calcāneus of the heel; see calcaneum

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Parts of speech for Calcaneal

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calcaneal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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