Acrocranic

Pronunciation: /əˈkrəʊkrænɪk/

Definitions of acrocranic

adjective relating to the top of the head or the cranium

Example Sentences

A1 The acrocranic baby reached for the colorful mobile hanging above their crib.

A2 The acrocranic gymnast performed a perfect handstand during the competition.

B1 The acrocranic tree stood tall and proud in the middle of the forest.

B2 Her acrocranic posture helped her excel in yoga and Pilates classes.

C1 The acrocranic architecture of the cathedral was admired by visitors from around the world.

C2 The acrocranic design of the skyscraper was a testament to the architect's skill and vision.

Examples of acrocranic in a Sentence

formal The acrocranic condition is characterized by an abnormally shaped skull.

informal I heard that baby has an acrocranic head shape.

slang Check out the acrocranic dude over there!

figurative His acrocranic decision-making process led to disastrous results.

Grammatical Forms of acrocranic

• past tense: acrocranic
• plural: acrocranics
• comparative: more acrocranic
• superlative: most acrocranic
• present tense: acrocranics
• future tense: will be acrocranic
• perfect tense: has been acrocranic
• continuous tense: is being acrocranic
• singular: acrocranic
• positive degree: acrocranic
• infinitive: to be acrocranic
• gerund: being acrocranic
• participle: acrocranic

Origin and Evolution of acrocranic

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acrocranic' is derived from the combination of 'acro-' meaning extremity or topmost and 'cranic' referring to the skull.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe a condition related to the skull, the term 'acrocranic' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to refer to anything related to the topmost part or extremity of something.