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- [pree-moh-ler]
- /priˈmoʊ lər/
- /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-moh-ler]
- /priˈmoʊ lər/
Definitions of premolar word
- adjective premolar situated in front of the molar teeth. 1
- adjective premolar pertaining to a milk tooth that will later be supplanted by a permanent molar. 1
- noun premolar a premolar tooth. 1
- noun premolar Also called bicuspid. (in humans) any of eight teeth located in pairs on each side of the upper and lower jaws between the cuspids and molar teeth. 1
- adjective premolar situated before a molar tooth 0
- noun premolar any one of eight bicuspid teeth in the human adult, two situated on each side of both jaws between the first molar and the canine 0
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Origin of premolar
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; pre- + molar1
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Parts of speech for Premolar
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pronoun
preposition
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premolar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for premolar
noun premolar
- bicuspid — having or terminating in two cusps or points
- carnassial — of, relating to, or designating the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of carnivores, which have sharp edges for tearing flesh
- cuspid — a tooth having one point; canine tooth
- dentation — the state or condition of being dentate
- denticle — a small tooth or toothlike part, such as any of the placoid scales of sharks
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