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clavicular

clav·i·cle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klav-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈklæv ɪ kəl/
    • /kləˈvɪk.jə.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klav-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈklæv ɪ kəl/

Definitions of clavicular word

  • noun clavicular a bone of the pectoral arch. 1
  • noun clavicular (in humans) either of two slender bones, each articulating with the sternum and a scapula and forming the anterior part of a shoulder; collarbone. 1
  • noun clavicular Of, or relating to the clavicle. 1

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Origin of clavicular

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Medieval Latin clāvicula collarbone, Latin: tendril, door-bolt, little key, equivalent to clāvi(s) key + -cula -cule1

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Parts of speech for Clavicular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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clavicular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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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Top questions with clavicular

  • what is the treatment for a clavicular fracture?

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