tibiae

tib·i·a

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tib-ee-uh]
- /ˈtɪb i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tib-ee-uh]
- /ˈtɪb i ə/

Definitions of tibiae word

noun plural tibiae Anatomy. the inner of the two bones of the leg, that extend from the knee to the ankle and articulate with the femur and the talus; shinbone. 1
noun plural tibiae Zoology. a corresponding bone in a horse or other hoofed quadruped, extending from the stifle to the hock. (in insects) the fourth segment of the leg, between the femur and tarsus. 1

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Origin of tibiae

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95, tibia is from the Latin word tībia literally, reed pipe

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Parts of speech for Tibiae

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tibiae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for tibiae

noun tibiae

crura — the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.

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