Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

interproximal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.39 in modern English

Syllables: in-ter-prox-i-mal
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.

Example Sentences

"Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows."

Etymology

From inter- + proximal.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: inter

Derived Forms

interproximally

Questions

What does interproximal mean?: Between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.
Where does interproximal come from?: From inter- + proximal.

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