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opisthotic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
opisthot-ic
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The inferior and posterior of the three elements forming the periotic bone. It is found in crocodiles and dinosaurs, among other species.

Etymology

From opisth- (“posterior”) + otic (“ear”).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

opisthotics (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

epiotic prootic

Questions

What does opisthotic mean?
The inferior and posterior of the three elements forming the periotic bone. It is found in crocodiles and dinosaurs, among other species.
Where does opisthotic come from?
From opisth- (“posterior”) + otic (“ear”).

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