-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- transgender beleaguer scaramouch non sequitur admiral's mast
- ALL
dedendum
noun
de·den·dum
\də̇ˈdendəm, dēˈ-\
Definition of dedendum
-s
: the root of a gear tooth; also : the distance between the dedendum circle and pitch circle of a gear wheel or rack — compare addendum
Explore M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of dedendum
Latin, neuter of dedendus, gerundive of dedere to give up, deliver, from de from, away + -dere (from dare to give); from the contrast with the addendum of a gear tooth
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up dedendum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!