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ulnar

ul·na
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhl-nuh]
    • /ˈʌl nə/
    • /ˈʌlnɑː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-nuh]
    • /ˈʌl nə/

Definitions of ulnar word

  • noun plural ulnar Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7). 1
  • noun plural ulnar a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates. 1
  • adjective ulnar relating to the ulna 1

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Origin of ulnar

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 Ulnar

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ulnar 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".

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