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- [ten-duh n]
- /ˈtɛn dən/
- /ˈten.dən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ten-duh n]
- /ˈtɛn dən/
Definitions of tendon word
- noun tendon Anatomy. a cord or band of dense, tough, inelastic, white, fibrous tissue, serving to connect a muscle with a bone or part; sinew. 1
- noun tendon a reinforcing strand in prestressed concrete. 1
- noun tendon anatomy: connective tissue 1
- countable noun tendon A tendon is a strong cord in a person's or animal's body which joins a muscle to a bone. 0
- noun tendon a cord or band of white inelastic collagenous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone or some other part; sinew 0
- noun tendon any of the inelastic cords of tough, fibrous connective tissue in which muscle fibers end and by which muscles are attached to bones or other parts; sinew 0
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Origin of tendon
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Medieval Latin tendōn- (stem of tendō) < Greek ténōn sinew (spelling with -d- by association with Latin tendere to stretch)
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Parts of speech for Tendon
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tendon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tendon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tendon
noun tendon
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- cordage — the lines and rigging of a vessel
- muscle — a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- cartilage — Cartilage is a strong, flexible substance in your body, especially around your joints and in your nose.
- gristle — cartilage, especially in meats.
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