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- [uhl-nuh]
- /ˈʌl nə/
- /ˈʌl.nə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhl-nuh]
- /ˈʌl nə/
Definitions of ulna word
- noun plural ulna Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7). 1
- noun plural ulna a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates. 1
- noun ulna the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm 0
- noun ulna the corresponding bone in other vertebrates 0
- noun ulna the larger of the two bones of the forearm of humans, on the side opposite the thumb 0
- noun ulna a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other land vertebrates 0
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Origin of ulna
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin: elbow; akin to Greek ōlénē, Old English eln ell2
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Parts of speech for Ulna
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ulna popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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".
ulna usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ulna
noun ulna
- forearm — Anatomy. the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
- antibrachium — (anatomy) alternative spelling of antebrachium.
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