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Zygomatic (adj) means relating to the cheekbone or the bony arch near it.

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Relating to the cheekbone or the bony arch near it.

"They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230" — J. G. Ballard, The Atrocity Exhibition (1970)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from zygoma and -tic. It is a doublet of zygomaticus.

Rhymes for zygomatic

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"zygomatic" (adj) means relating to the cheekbone or the bony arch near it.