tibia
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tibia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle.
Synonyms
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use tibia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin tibia, "shin bone."
Full origin of tibia →Frequently asked questions
What does “tibia” mean?
The word “tibia” means the shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle. In plain terms, the main shin bone in humans, or the equivalent leg segment in insects.
How do you pronounce “tibia”?
“Tibia” is pronounced TIH-bee-uh (/ˈtɪbiə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tibia” in a sentence?
Here is “tibia” used in a sentence: “He fractured his tibia in the skiing accident.”
What is another word for “tibia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tibia” include bone flute, shin, shinbone and shin bone.
What part of speech is “tibia”?
“Tibia” is a noun.
Where does the word “tibia” come from?
The word “tibia” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin tibia, "shin bone.".
How many meanings does “tibia” have?
“Tibia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle.