pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

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On April 30, Lorde uploaded an Instagram post, featuring the album cover which appeared to be a pelvic X-Ray featuring a zipper. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025 In an April 26 statement shared on her Instagram account, Kieffer, who is best known for sharing pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor workouts, said her 1-year-old daughter has died. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 At home for Game 4, with Butler questionable (left pelvic contusion) tonight, the Warriors are favored this evening. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 Joy Saini was a pelvic surgeon and Michael Groff was a neurosurgeon, as their daughter was training to be, according to the family. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pelvic

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pelvic was in 1799

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“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic bones

Medical Definition

pelvic

1 of 2 adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic organs
pelvic pain

pelvic

2 of 2 noun
: a pelvic part

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