Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pros-thee-on]
- /ˈprɒs θiˌɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pros-thee-on]
- /ˈprɒs θiˌɒn/
Definition of prosthion word
- noun prosthion the most forward projecting point of the anterior surface of the upper jaw, in the midsagittal plane. 1
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Origin of prosthion
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Greek prósthion, neuter of prósthios frontal, akin to prósthen forward
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Parts of speech for Prosthion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prosthion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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