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- [jing-gluh-muh s, ging-]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ glə məs, ˈgɪŋ-/
- /dʒˈɪŋɡlɪməs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jing-gluh-muh s, ging-]
- /ˈdʒɪŋ glə məs, ˈgɪŋ-/
Definitions of ginglymus word
- noun plural ginglymus a joint in which movement is limited to one plane. 1
- noun ginglymus A hingelike joint, such as the elbow or knee, that allows movement in only one plane. 1
- noun ginglymus a hinge joint 0
- noun ginglymus (anatomy) A hinge joint. 0
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Origin of ginglymus
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < New Latin < Greek gínglymos hinge
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Parts of speech for Ginglymus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ginglymus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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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