joint

Meanings

• noun

  A place where two or more things come together.

  - "The elbow is a joint where the bone bends."
  - "The hinges on a door are its joints."

• verb

  The act of joining or becoming connected.

  - "The pieces of wood were jointed together to make a table."
  - "The two companies decided to jointly develop a new product."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɔɪnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241341"

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Synonyms

hinge , pivot , mutual , shared

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with joint
goint , point , moint , point

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Variants

List of all variants of joint that leads to same result
joint , jointed , jointedly , jointedness , jointednesses , joints , out of joint , jointly , jointing , Joint Chiefs of Staff , joint compound , joint resolution , joint resolutions , joint-stock companies , joint-stock company , joint account , joint custody , ball-and-socket joint , ball-and-socket joints

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Etymology

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Old English gyntian, from ge- 'together' + gyan 'join'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has over 300 joints.

2. The largest joint in the body is the hip joint.

3. The smallest joint in the body is the interphalangeal joint in the thumb.

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Related Concepts

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1. articulation: A joint is a type of articulation, which is a point of connection between bones that allows for movement.

2. synovial joint: A type of joint that is lined with a synovial membrane, which produces synovial fluid to lubricate the joint.

3. diarthrosis: Another term for a synovial joint.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'joint' can refer to a gathering or meeting place. In music, a 'joint' can be a place where people go to listen to live music. In art, a 'joint' can refer to a connection between two parts of a sculpture or drawing.

How to Memorize "joint"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hinge, which is a type of joint that connects two parts and allows for movement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joint' with the idea of connection or coming together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jolly Old Ingredients Taste Good' to remember the definition of a joint as a place where two or more things come together.

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