tibia Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɪbiə/
What Does Tibia Mean?
As a noun, tibia means The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone. It can also mean The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus.
Tibia: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɪbiə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | shin, shinbone and bone flute |
| Plural | tibias |
Tibia Definition (Noun)
- The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone.
- The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus.
- The third segment from the end of an arachnid's leg, between the patella and metatarsus.
- A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal.
Synonyms of Tibia
Tibia synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tibia
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Tibia in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
tibia (plural tibias or tibiae)
Words That Rhyme With Tibia
Origin of Tibia
Borrowed from Latin tībia (“shin bone, leg”).
How to Pronounce Tibia
You say tibia as //ˈtɪbiə//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Tibia
What part of speech is tibia?
Tibia is a noun.
What is another word for tibia?
You can replace tibia with words such as shin, shinbone and bone flute. See the full list of tibia synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tibia?
The plural of tibia is tibias.