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pelvic

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Related to the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.

Pronunciation

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pehlvik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpɛlvɪk

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to the pelvis

  2. Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis

noun

  1. A pelvic examination

  2. Pelvic fin

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: Of or relating to the pelvis

Used this way, pelvic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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pelvic floorpelvic painpelvic examinationpelvic cavitypelvic girdlepelvic finspelvic brimpelvic abscess

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • pelvic cavitynounCompound term

    The space bounded by the bones of the pelvis and containing the pelvic viscera.

  • pelvic finnounCompound term

    Either of a pair of fins attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement.

  • pelvic girdlenounCompound term

    The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.

  • pelvic inflammatory diseasenounCompound term

    Inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia).

  • pelvic archnounCompound term

    The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.

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