splenius

sple·ni·us

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [splee-nee-uh s]
- /ˈspli ni əs/
- /splˈiːnɪəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [splee-nee-uh s]
- /ˈspli ni əs/

Definitions of splenius word

noun plural splenius a broad muscle on each side of the back of the neck and the upper part of the thoracic region, the action of which draws the head backward and assists in turning it to one side. 1
noun splenius either of two flat muscles situated at the back of the neck that rotate, flex, and extend the head and neck 0
noun splenius either of two large, flat muscles at the back of the neck, serving to rotate and extend the head and rotate and flex the neck 0

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Origin of splenius

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; < New Latin, for Latin splēnium < Greek splēníon plaster, patch

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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