maxillary Meaning & Definition
/makˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/
What Does Maxillary Mean?
As an adjective, maxillary means Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone. It is also used to mean Of or pertaining to the maxillae of an arthropod. As a noun, it means Alternative form of maxilla. As a noun, it means The upper jawbone, or a tooth growing from the upper jawbone.
Maxillary in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /makˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | maxillaries |
Maxillary Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone.
- Of or pertaining to the maxillae of an arthropod.
Maxillary as a Noun
- Alternative form of maxilla.
- A tooth growing from the upper jawbone.
Noun
- The upper jawbone, or a tooth growing from the upper jawbone.
Synonyms of Maxillary
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Maxillary synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
maxillary (not comparable)
maxillary (plural maxillaries)
Words That Rhyme With Maxillary
Origin of Maxillary
Borrowed from Latin māxillāris (“of or belonging to the jaw”), from māxilla (“the jawbone, jaw”) + -āris (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to maxilla + -ary.
How to Pronounce Maxillary
The standard pronunciation of maxillary is /makˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɪl).