adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the jaw. not-comparable

   "‘Want to get an idea of your gnathic index, and that mustache is in the way.’"

Example

More examples

"‘Want to get an idea of your gnathic index, and that mustache is in the way.’"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) + -ic.

Related phrases

gnathic indexorthognathic → hyperorthognathic

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