fibular

fib·u·la

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fib-yuh-luh]
- /ˈfɪb yə lə/
- /fˈɪbjʊlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fib-yuh-luh]
- /ˈfɪb yə lə/

Definitions of fibular word

noun plural fibular Anatomy. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle. 1
noun plural fibular Zoology. a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal. 1
noun plural fibular a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. 1
noun fibular (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the fibula. 1

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Origin of fibular

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

1665-75; < New Latin; Latin fībula bolt, pin, clasp, probably < *fīvibula, equivalent to fīv(ere), early form of fīgere to fasten, fix + -i- -i- + -bula suffix denoting instrument; the bone so called from its resemblance to the tongue of a clasp

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Parts of speech for Fibular

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fibular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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