gluteal
|glu-te-al|
B2
/ˈɡluːtiəl/
buttock-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gluteal' originates from the Latin word 'glutaeus,' which referred to the buttocks.
Historical Evolution
'glutaeus' transformed into the modern English word 'gluteal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the buttocks, but now it is used more broadly to describe anything related to the gluteus muscles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the gluteus muscles, which are the muscles of the buttocks.
The gluteal muscles are essential for movement and stability.
Synonyms
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