prosthesis
0 antonyms and opposites of prosthesis, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
How to use prosthesis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek prósthesis, "addition," from prostíthēmi, "to add" — built from prós ("toward") plus títhēmi ("to place.")
Full origin of prosthesis →Frequently asked questions
What does “prosthesis” mean?
The word “prosthesis” means an artificial device that replaces a missing body part. In plain terms, an artificial limb or body part designed to replace one that's missing.
How do you pronounce “prosthesis”?
“Prosthesis” is pronounced pros-THEE-sihs (/pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “prosthesis” in a sentence?
Here is “prosthesis” used in a sentence: “After the accident, he learned to walk again with a prosthesis.”
What part of speech is “prosthesis”?
“Prosthesis” is a noun.
Where does the word “prosthesis” come from?
The word “prosthesis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek prósthesis, "addition," from prostíthēmi, "to add" — built from prós ("toward") plus títhēmi ("to place.").