English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

dentistry

0 antonyms and opposites of dentistry, grouped by meaning.

Noun — The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.

How to use dentistry

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

study dentistry cosmetic dentistry general dentistry

Etymology

From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").

Full origin of dentistry →

Frequently asked questions

What does “dentistry” mean?

The word “dentistry” means the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums. In plain terms, the medical field and practice concerned with teeth.

How do you pronounce “dentistry”?

“Dentistry” is pronounced DEHN-tihst-ree (/ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “dentistry” in a sentence?

Here is “dentistry” used in a sentence: “She decided to study dentistry after years of visiting her own dentist.”

What part of speech is “dentistry”?

“Dentistry” is a noun.

Where does the word “dentistry” come from?

The word “dentistry” comes from Latin. From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").

Is “dentistry” a common word?

“Dentistry” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dentistry” have?

“Dentistry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of dentistry
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.