Zygomatic
/ˌzʌɪ.ɡə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Ellipsis of zygomatic bone. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
- 2 the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch. not-comparable, relational
"They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230"
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to the cheek region of the face wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230"
Etymology
From zygoma + -tic. Doublet of zygomaticus.