noun

scala

SKAH-lah

Scala (noun) means a ladder-like structure, especially one of the fluid-filled channels inside the inner ear. Example: “The scala tympani is one of the three main chambers of the cochlea.”

noun

A ladder-like structure, especially one of the fluid-filled channels inside the inner ear.

"The scala tympani is one of the three main chambers of the cochlea."

How to use scala

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA technical, anatomical term for a ladder-like channel inside the ear, mostly seen in medical and biology contexts.

Word forms

scalas plural, scalae plural, Scalas plural

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The _____ tympani is one of the three main chambers of the cochlea.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin scāla, "ladder" — the same root that gives English "scale."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for scala

ala gala sala Kala mala Lala Bala Vala koala Ayala impala Kerala

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scala” mean?

The word “scala” means a ladder-like structure, especially one of the fluid-filled channels inside the inner ear. In plain terms, a technical, anatomical term for a ladder-like channel inside the ear, mostly seen in medical and biology contexts.

How do you pronounce “scala”?

“Scala” is pronounced SKAH-lah (/ˈskɑlɑ/ in IPA).

How do you use “scala” in a sentence?

Here is “scala” used in a sentence: “The scala tympani is one of the three main chambers of the cochlea.”

What part of speech is “scala”?

“Scala” is a noun.

Where does the word “scala” come from?

The word “scala” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin scāla, "ladder" — the same root that gives English "scale.".