mandible
5 synonyms for mandible, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Late Latin mandibula ("jaw"), from mandere ("to chew").
Full origin of mandible →Frequently asked questions
What does “mandible” mean?
The word “mandible” means the lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates. In plain terms, a jaw or jaw-like part — used for the human lower jaw, a bird's beak half, or an insect's biting mouthpart.
How do you pronounce “mandible”?
“Mandible” is pronounced MAN-dihb-uhl (/ˈmeə̯n.dɪb.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mandible” in a sentence?
Here is “mandible” used in a sentence: “The dentist examined an old fracture in his mandible.”
What is another word for “mandible”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mandible” include fang.
What part of speech is “mandible”?
“Mandible” is a noun.
Where does the word “mandible” come from?
The word “mandible” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin mandibula ("jaw"), from mandere ("to chew").
How many meanings does “mandible” have?
“Mandible” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the lower jawbone in humans and other vertebrates.
