prognathous

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈprɑɡnəθəs/ UK /prɒɡˈneɪθəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #408436

Meanings

1

adj
having jaws that project forward beyond the upper part of the face

The fossil skull has a markedly prognathous profile.

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Synonyms

1 adj · having jaws that project... prognathicprojecting-jawed

Opposites

orthognathous

Word family

Derived forms prognathismprognathy

Related forms jawgnathic

Etymology

Formed from pro- ("forward") + Greek gnathos ("jaw") + -ous. The anatomical term describes a jaw or facial profile that projects forward.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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