Advertisement

Advertisement

gnathic

or gnath·al

[ nath-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the jaw.

gnathic

/ ˈnæθɪk /

adjective

  1. anatomy of or relating to the jaw

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathic1

1880–85; < Greek gnáth ( os ) jaw + -ic

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathic1

C19: from Greek gnathos jaw

Discover More

Example Sentences

The "gnathic index" is said to show that Europeans and Bushmen are orthognathous.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

gnateatergnathic index

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz