Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mesioproximal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
mesio-prox-i-mal
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In the description of languages with a four-way distinction for demonstratives, refers to a demonstrative which indicates something near the addressee.

adj

Of or relating to the mesial and the proximal surfaces of a tooth.

Etymology

From mesio- + proximal.

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

proximal distal mesiodistal

Questions

What does mesioproximal mean?
In the description of languages with a four-way distinction for demonstratives, refers to a demonstrative which indicates something near the addressee.
Where does mesioproximal come from?
From mesio- + proximal.

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