gnathic

adjective

gnath·​ic ˈna-thik How to pronounce gnathic (audio)
variants or less commonly gnathal
ˈnā-thəl How to pronounce gnathic (audio) ˈna- How to pronounce gnathic (audio)
: of or relating to the jaw

Word History

Etymology

Greek gnathos jaw

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnathic was in 1882

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gnat hawk

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“Gnathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnathic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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gnathic

adjective
gnath·​ic ˈnath-ik How to pronounce gnathic (audio)
variants or gnathal
ˈnā-thəl How to pronounce gnathic (audio) ˈnath-əl How to pronounce gnathic (audio)
: of or relating to the jaw
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