lobe
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B2
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/loʊb/
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/ləʊb/
rounded projection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lobe' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lobus', where 'lobus' meant 'a rounded projection or division'.
Historical Evolution
'lobus' transformed into the Old French word 'lobe', and eventually became the modern English word 'lobe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a rounded projection or division', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rounded projection or division of a bodily organ or part, such as the lobe of the ear or the lobe of the brain.
The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for decision making.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 21:22