Acrodont

Pronunciation: /ˈækrəˌdɒnt/

Definitions of acrodont

noun a type of tooth attachment found in certain reptiles where the teeth are fused to the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets

Example Sentences

A1 An acrodont is a type of tooth attachment found in some reptiles.

A2 The chameleon's teeth are acrodont, meaning they are attached to the top of the jawbone.

B1 Acrodont dentition is common in lizards and some fish species.

B2 In acrodont species, the teeth are fused to the top of the jawbone.

C1 The evolutionary advantage of acrodont attachment in reptiles is still a topic of debate among scientists.

C2 Research on acrodont dentition has led to advancements in understanding the development of teeth in vertebrates.

Examples of acrodont in a Sentence

formal Acrodont dentition is a dental condition where the teeth are fused to the summit of the alveolar ridge.

informal My dentist told me I have acrodont teeth, which means they are attached at the top of my gums.

slang I heard that having acrodont dental structure is like having teeth glued to your gums.

figurative In a metaphorical sense, acrodont can represent a strong and unbreakable bond between two entities.

Grammatical Forms of acrodont

• past tense: acrodonted
• plural: acrodonts
• comparative: more acrodont
• superlative: most acrodont
• present tense: acrodont
• future tense: will acrodont
• perfect tense: have acrodonted
• continuous tense: is acrodonting
• singular: acrodont
• positive degree: acrodont
• infinitive: to acrodont
• gerund: acrodonting
• participle: acrodonted

Origin and Evolution of acrodont

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrodont' originates from the Greek words 'akros' meaning 'highest' or 'topmost' and 'odont' meaning 'tooth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of zoology to describe a type of tooth attachment in reptiles where the teeth are fused to the top of the jawbone without sockets.