noun
dentition
Dentition (noun) means the complete set of natural teeth that a person or animal has.
noun
1
The complete set of natural teeth that a person or animal has.
2
The particular type, number and layout of an animal's teeth.
"Can a medical man say just exactly from the necessarily hurried examination he must give of the mouth, and without a special dental knowledge, what constitutes a good dentition?"
— Lindsey Fitzharris, The Facemaker (2022)
3
A row of tooth-like points on a living thing or an object.
"As mentioned dentition of bivalves, i.e. teeth and sockets, occur on the vertical portion of the hinge plates of the two valves, which are in contact with each other when the shell is closed."
— Anis Kumar Ray, Fossils in Earth Sciences (2008)
4
The process of teeth coming through, especially in a baby.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin dentītiō ("teething, dentition").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dentition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dentition?
"dentition" (noun) means the complete set of natural teeth that a person or animal has.
What is another word for dentition?
Other words for "dentition" include odontiasis, teething, teeth.
What are the different meanings of dentition?
"dentition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The complete set of natural teeth that a person or animal has; 2. The particular type, number and layout of an animal's teeth; 3. A row of tooth-like points on a living thing or an object.
