tendon
|ten/don|
B2
/ˈtɛndən/
muscle-bone connector
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tendon' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'tendo,' where 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.'
Historical Evolution
'tendo' transformed into the French word 'tendon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tendon' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cord attaching muscle to bone.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40