scaphoid Synonyms & Antonyms
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Scaphoid as an Adjective
1
Shaped like a boat.
2
Shaped like a boat, navicular.
Scaphoid as a Noun
1
Carpal navicular bone.
Word Forms & Grammar
scaphoid (comparative more scaphoid, superlative most scaphoid)
scaphoid (plural scaphoids)
Words That Rhyme With Scaphoid
Origin of Scaphoid
From Latin scaphoides, from Ancient Greek σκᾰφοειδής (skăphoeidḗs, “like a bowl, hollow”), from σκᾰ́φη (skắphē, “boat, trough, bowl”).
Quick Facts About Scaphoid
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Shaped like a boat |
| Plural | scaphoids |
| Comparative / superlative | more scaphoid, most scaphoid |
Quick Answers About Scaphoid
Is scaphoid an adjective or a noun?
Scaphoid is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of scaphoid?
The plural of scaphoid is scaphoids.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of scaphoid?
The comparative form is more scaphoid and the superlative form is most scaphoid.