adj
pubic
PYOO-bihk
Pubic (adj) means relating to the lower abdominal area around the genitals. Example: “The doctor examined the pubic area for signs of infection.”
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Relating to the lower abdominal area around the genitals.
"The doctor examined the pubic area for signs of infection."
How to use pubic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing the genital/groin region of the body.
Common pairings
pubic hair
pubic bone
pubic area
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Etymology
From "pubis" plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Rhymes for pubic
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What is the meaning of pubic?
"pubic" (adj) means relating to the lower abdominal area around the genitals.
How do you use pubic in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor examined the pubic area for signs of infection."
