prodentation
Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.
Exemples
3 sur 5The old iron fence had a sharp prodentation design that discouraged climbers.
The old iron fence had a sharp prodentation design that discouraged climbers.
The fossilized skull exhibits a significant prodentation of the upper incisors.
The fossilized skull exhibits a significant prodentation of the upper incisors.
The drawing looks a bit off because of that weird prodentation chin you gave him.
The drawing looks a bit off because of that weird prodentation chin you gave him.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Break it down: 'Pro' (forward) + 'Dent' (tooth) + 'ation'. Imagine a professional dentist looking at teeth that move forward.
Quiz rapide
The archaeologist noted the ________ nature of the jawbone, suggesting the creature was a predator.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : prodentation
Exemples
The old iron fence had a sharp prodentation design that discouraged climbers.
everydayThe old iron fence had a sharp prodentation design that discouraged climbers.
The fossilized skull exhibits a significant prodentation of the upper incisors.
formalThe fossilized skull exhibits a significant prodentation of the upper incisors.
The drawing looks a bit off because of that weird prodentation chin you gave him.
informalThe drawing looks a bit off because of that weird prodentation chin you gave him.
Phylogenetic analysis suggests that this specific prodentation trait evolved for better prey grip.
academicPhylogenetic analysis suggests that this specific prodentation trait evolved for better prey grip.
We need to smooth out the prodentation edges on the prototype before mass production.
businessWe need to smooth out the prodentation edges on the prototype before mass production.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
fixed prodentation
fixed prodentation
natural prodentation
natural prodentation
artificial prodentation
artificial prodentation
Souvent confondu avec
Protrusion is a general term for anything sticking out, while prodentation specifically implies a tooth-like shape or dental alignment.
Prodentite is a rare technical term for a specific mineral formation, whereas prodentation describes physical orientation.
Notes d'usage
Use this word when describing physical or anatomical features that specifically resemble teeth projecting forward. It is highly technical and most common in biology, archaeology, or specialized design.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'protrusion' in all cases; remember that 'prodentation' specifically invokes the 'dent' (tooth) root meaning.
Astuce mémo
Break it down: 'Pro' (forward) + 'Dent' (tooth) + 'ation'. Imagine a professional dentist looking at teeth that move forward.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'pro-' meaning forward and 'dens' meaning tooth.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The archaeologist noted the ________ nature of the jawbone, suggesting the creature was a predator.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : prodentation
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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