amniotic Meaning & Definition
/æmniˈɒtɪk/
What Does Amniotic Mean?
As an adjective, amniotic means Pertaining to the amnion.
Quick Facts About Amniotic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //æmniˈɒtɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | amnionic and amnic |
Amniotic Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to the amnion.
Synonyms of Amniotic
Amniotic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Amniotic
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Amniotic in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
amniotic (not comparable)
Origin of Amniotic
Likely borrowed from French amniotique, from Ancient Greek ἀμνίον (amníon, “vessel for collecting the blood from sacrifices”). Equivalent to amnion + -otic.
Pronouncing Amniotic
You say amniotic as //æmniˈɒtɪk//. It has 1 syllable.