Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

supramaxillary

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: supra-max-il-lary
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Situated over the lower jaw.

adj

Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.

noun

The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.

Example Sentences

"the supramaxillary nerve"

Etymology

From supra- + maxillary.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: supra

Inflected Forms

supramaxillaries (plural)

Rhymes With

auxiliary ancillary capillary maxillary axillary papillary pillory pupillary fritillary neurofibrillary premaxillary armillary

Questions

What does supramaxillary mean?: Situated over the lower jaw.
Where does supramaxillary come from?: From supra- + maxillary.

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