tibia
Tibia (noun) means the shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle. Example: “He fractured his tibia in the skiing accident.”
How to use tibia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe main shin bone in humans, or the equivalent leg segment in insects.
Word forms
tibias plural, tibiae plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin tibia, "shin bone."
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Rhymes for tibia
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What does “tibia” mean?
The word “tibia” means the shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle. In plain terms, the main shin bone in humans, or the equivalent leg segment in insects.
How do you pronounce “tibia”?
“Tibia” is pronounced TIH-bee-uh (/ˈtɪbiə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tibia” in a sentence?
Here is “tibia” used in a sentence: “He fractured his tibia in the skiing accident.”
What is another word for “tibia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tibia” include bone flute, shin, shinbone and shin bone.
What part of speech is “tibia”?
“Tibia” is a noun.
Where does the word “tibia” come from?
The word “tibia” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin tibia, "shin bone.".
How many meanings does “tibia” have?
“Tibia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the shinbone — the larger of the two bones between the knee and ankle.