tympanic
Americanadjective
adjective
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anatomy architect of, relating to, or having a tympanum
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of, relating to, or resembling a drumhead
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tympanic
First recorded in 1800–10; tympan(um) + -ic
Example Sentences
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There was no reason to panic when they were scheduled for another check-in on June 10, Yadira said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
A third reason not to panic is that, while this will surely be a record year for IPOs, buybacks have been hitting record levels, too, which helps offset new stock supply.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
There’s no need to panic about Social Security.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
There have been some bumps along the road but the most striking cultural change has been the club's refusal to panic.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“There is no need to panic, none at all,” said Roscuro.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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