distally

dis·tal

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-tl]
- /ˈdɪs tl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-tl]
- /ˈdɪs tl/

Definitions of distally word

adjective distally situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone; terminal. Compare proximal. 1
adjective distally Dentistry. directed away from the sagittal plane or midline of the face, along the dental arch. Compare buccal (def 3), mesial (def 2). 1
noun distally Towards a distal part. 1

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Origin of distally

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; dist(ant) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Distally

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Distally

distally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for distally

adjective distally

tally — an account or reckoning; a record of debit and credit, of the score of a game, or the like.

Just one Antonym for distally