alisphenoidal
|al-i-sphen-oid-al|
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/ˌæliˌsfɪˈnɔɪdəl/
relating to the alisphenoid bone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alisphenoidal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ala' meaning 'wing' and 'sphenoid' referring to the wedge-shaped bone in the skull.
Historical Evolution
'alisphenoidal' changed from the Latin word 'ala' and the Greek word 'sphēnoeidēs' and eventually became the modern English word 'alisphenoidal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wing-like in shape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the alisphenoid bone'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the alisphenoid bone, a wing-like bone in the skull of some vertebrates.
The alisphenoidal region of the skull is crucial for the attachment of certain muscles.
Last updated: 2025/06/23 02:36