condylar
|con-dy-lar|
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/ˈkɒn.dɪ.lər/
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/ˈkɒn.dɪ.lə/
relating to a condyle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'condylar' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kondylos,' where 'kondylos' meant 'knuckle' or 'joint.'
Historical Evolution
'kondylos' transformed into the Latin word 'condylus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'condyle,' from which 'condylar' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'knuckle' or 'joint,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a condyle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling a condyle, which is a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.
The condylar process of the mandible is crucial for jaw movement.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 16:55