Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

epencephalic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
epen-cephal-ic
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pertaining to, or located in, the hindbrain.

Archaic

adj

Situated on or over the brain.

Etymology

From ep- + encephalic.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Questions

What does epencephalic mean?
Pertaining to, or located in, the hindbrain.
Where does epencephalic come from?
From ep- + encephalic.

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