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forefinger

/ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/

Meanings
  • A finger on the hand, specifically the first digit when counting from the thumb.

    - "The forefinger is used to press buttons."
    - "Children learn to write using the forefinger."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with forefinger
finger , singer , linger , ringer
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Forefinger (en) : The first digit on the hand when counting from the thumb.

  2. Forefinger (en) : A person who is in charge of something, especially a large organization.


Variants
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forefinger , forefingers , index finger , index fingers
Forms
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Etymology
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The term 'forefinger' comes from the Old English term 'forthfinger', which literally means 'the finger that points forward'. Over time, the term has been shortened to its current form, 'forefinger'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anatomy: The forefinger is an essential part of the human anatomy, playing a crucial role in various functions and activities. It is the first digit on the hand when counting from the thumb, and is characterized by its distinctive structure and appearance.

  2. Psychology: The forefinger has been a subject of interest in psychology, particularly in relation to various psychological functions and processes. For example, the forefinger has been found to play a crucial role in fine motor skills, such as writing and drawing, as well as in manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, the forefinger has been found to be the primary digit used in tactile exploration and object recognition, and has been found to play a crucial role in various forms of sensory processing, such as touch, temperature, and pain perception. Overall, the forefinger is a complex and multifaceted structure that plays a crucial role in various functions and processes throughout the human body, and is a subject of ongoing research and investigation in various fields of science and medicine.


Culture
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