noun
dentition
Dentition (noun) means the set of natural teeth of an individual.
noun
1
The set of natural teeth of an individual
2
The type, number and arrangement of the normal teeth of an organism or of the actual teeth of an individual
3
An arrangement in an organism or object of projections that resemble teeth
4
The process of growing teeth; teething
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Etymology
From Latin dentītiō (“teething, dentition”).
Rhymes for dentition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dentition?
"dentition" (noun) means the set of natural teeth of an individual.
What are the different meanings of dentition?
"dentition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The set of natural teeth of an individual; 2. The type, number and arrangement of the normal teeth of an organism or of the actual teeth of an individual; 3. An arrangement in an organism or object of projections that resemble teeth.