intercostal

in·ter·cos·tal

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-ter-kos-tl, -kaw-stl]
- /ˌɪn tərˈkɒs tl, -ˈkɔ stl/
- /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/

Definitions of intercostal word

adjective intercostal pertaining to muscles, parts, or intervals between the ribs. 1
adjective intercostal situated between the ribs. 1
adjective intercostal Shipbuilding. noting a structural member situated between or divided by continuous members, as frames or keelsons. 1
noun intercostal an intercostal muscle, member, or space. 1
adjective intercostal between the ribs 0
noun intercostal an intercostal muscle, etc. 0

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

From the New Latin word intercostālis, dating back to 1590-1600. See inter-, costal

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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