sinus ethmoidales
noun
Simple meaning
A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
synuhsethmoydahlzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsaɪnəsɛθmɔɪdɑlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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noun
A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)
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This meaning: A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)
Used this way, sinus ethmoidales 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.
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- Neutral
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- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
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- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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