tendon
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tendon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tendon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin tendo, from Ancient Greek tenon ("sinew"), later reshaped in spelling to resemble Latin tendere ("to stretch").
Full origin of tendon →Frequently asked questions
What does “tendon” mean?
The word “tendon” means a tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. In plain terms, the strong, rope-like tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.
How do you pronounce “tendon”?
“Tendon” is pronounced TEHN-duhn (/ˈtɛn.dən/ in IPA).
How do you use “tendon” in a sentence?
Here is “tendon” used in a sentence: “He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match.”
What part of speech is “tendon”?
“Tendon” is a noun.
Where does the word “tendon” come from?
The word “tendon” comes from Ancient Greek. From Medieval Latin tendo, from Ancient Greek tenon ("sinew"), later reshaped in spelling to resemble Latin tendere ("to stretch").
Is “tendon” a common word?
“Tendon” is an uncommon word in modern English.