gnathic

adjective

gnath·​ic ˈna-thik How to pronounce gnathic (audio)
variants or less commonly gnathal
: 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

Dictionary Entries Near gnathic

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

Medical Definition

gnathic

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