mandibulate

Meanings

• Verb

  To grind or crush with the lower jaw.

  - "The mandible of the shark mandibulates its prey before swallowing."
  - "The dentist asked the patient to bite down on the mirror so he could mandibulate the filling."

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Variants

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mandible , mandibles , mandibular , mandibulate

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mandibula' meaning jaw.

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Trivia

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1. The human mandible is the only bone in the human body that can be moved voluntarily.

2. The word 'mandibulate' is not commonly used outside of scientific or medical contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mandible: The lower jawbone of an animal, bearing the teeth.

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Culture

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In biology, the term 'mandibulate' is used to describe organisms that have a lower jaw, such as sharks and mammals.

How to Memorize "mandibulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of grinding or crushing with the lower jaw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the action of biting or chewing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mandibulate' comes from the word 'mandible' and refers to the action of the lower jaw.

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