noun
Uncommon
pelvis
PEHL-vihs
Pelvis (noun) means the ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs. Example: “The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his pelvis.”
noun
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The ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his pelvis."
How to use pelvis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe basin-shaped set of bones connecting the spine to the legs.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pelvises, pelves
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Etymology
From Latin pelvis ("basin"), describing the bone's bowl-like shape.
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What does “pelvis” mean?
The word “pelvis” means the ring-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs and protects the lower organs. In plain terms, the basin-shaped set of bones connecting the spine to the legs.
How do you pronounce “pelvis”?
“Pelvis” is pronounced PEHL-vihs (/ˈpɛlvɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “pelvis” in a sentence?
Here is “pelvis” used in a sentence: “The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his pelvis.”
What part of speech is “pelvis”?
“Pelvis” is a noun.
Where does the word “pelvis” come from?
The word “pelvis” comes from Latin. From Latin pelvis ("basin"), describing the bone's bowl-like shape.
Is “pelvis” a common word?
“Pelvis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
