prosthetically

pros·the·sis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-thee-sis for 1; pros-thuh-sis for 2]
- /prɒsˈθi sɪs for 1; ˈprɒs θə sɪs for 2 /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-thee-sis for 1; pros-thuh-sis for 2]
- /prɒsˈθi sɪs for 1; ˈprɒs θə sɪs for 2 /

Definitions of prosthetically word

noun plural prosthetically a device, either external or implanted, that substitutes for or supplements a missing or defective part of the body. 1
noun plural prosthetically Grammar, Prosody. the addition of one or more sounds or syllables to a word or line of verse, especially at the beginning. 1
adjective prosthetically of or relating to an artificial body part or prosthesis: He was fitted for a prosthetic arm. 1
adjective prosthetically of or relating to the fields of surgical or dental prosthetics: advances in prosthetic technology. 1
adjective prosthetically of or relating to a substance, item, or process used to transform a person’s appearance temporarily, especially as a theatrical special effect: The final scene required painstaking application of prosthetic hair and skin. 1
noun prosthetically an artificial body part; a prosthesis: Hundreds of amputees volunteered to test the new prosthetics. 1

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Origin of prosthetically

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Late Latin < Greek prósthesis a putting to, addition, equivalent to prós to + thésis a placing; see thesis

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Parts of speech for Prosthetically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prosthetically

prosthetically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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