gnathic

American

[nath-ik] / ˈnæθ ɪk /

Or gnathal

adjective

of or relating to the jaw.

gnathic British

/ ˈnæθɪk /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the jaw

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Etymology

Origin of gnathic

1880–85; < Greek gnáth ( os ) jaw + -ic

Example Sentences

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Gnathic, nath′ik, adj. of the jaws—also Gnā′thal.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg

Having been raised with a language that contains such combinations as "rhythm," "syzygy" and "gnathic," and in which gh, ph and ff can all sound alike, I don't see what the fuss is about.

From Time Magazine Archive

Without speaking positively on this point, I certainly hold as strongly as ever that language makes the man, and that therefore for classificatory purposes also language is far more useful than colour of skin, hair, cranial or gnathic peculiarities.

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The gnathic index is 93, or orthognathous.

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