noun
isthmus
Isthmus (noun) means a narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses.
noun
1
A narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses.
2
Any narrow part that joins two larger structures together, in a more general sense.
3
(maths) A link in a graph that, if taken out, splits the graph into more separate parts.
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Etymology
A borrowing from Latin isthmus (“a strip of land between two seas”), from Ancient Greek ῐ̓σθμός (ĭsthmós, “neck, narrow passage”), possibly from εἶμῐ (eîmĭ, “to go”). It is cognate with Old Norse eið (“isthmus”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of isthmus?
"isthmus" (noun) means a narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses.
What is another word for isthmus?
Other words for "isthmus" include band.
What are the different meanings of isthmus?
"isthmus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses; 2. Any narrow part that joins two larger structures together, in a more general sense; 3. (maths) A link in a graph that, if taken out, splits the graph into more separate parts.
