tentorium

ten·to·ri·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-]
- /tɛnˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ten-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-]
- /tɛnˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of tentorium word

noun plural tentorium Anatomy. an extension of one of the membranes covering the cerebrum which, with the transverse fissure, separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. 1
noun plural tentorium Zoology. (of an insect) the internal skeleton of the head. 1
noun tentorium a tough membrane in the brain 0
noun tentorium an outdoor covering or awning 0

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Origin of tentorium

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < New Latin tentōrium, Latin: tent, equivalent to ten(dere) to extend, stretch + -tōrium -tory2

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Parts of speech for Tentorium

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tentorium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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