Denticle

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛntɪkəl/

Definitions of denticle

noun a small tooth or toothlike projection, especially on the surface of a shell or the exoskeleton of an arthropod

Example Sentences

A1 The shark's skin is covered in tiny denticles.

A2 The dentist noticed a small denticle on the patient's tooth.

B1 The scientist studied the shape and arrangement of the denticles on the fish's scales.

B2 The microscope revealed the intricate details of the denticle structure.

C1 The researcher's paper on the evolution of denticles in marine animals was groundbreaking.

C2 The dentist used a specialized tool to remove the denticle lodged in the patient's gum.

Examples of denticle in a Sentence

formal The denticle on the shark's skin helps reduce drag as it swims through the water.

informal I noticed a small denticle on the edge of the table.

slang That denticle on your car bumper is really noticeable.

figurative Her sharp words were like denticles, leaving small wounds on his ego.

Grammatical Forms of denticle

• plural: denticles
• comparative: more denticular
• superlative: most denticular
• present tense: denticles
• future tense: will denticle
• perfect tense: have denticle
• continuous tense: are denticling
• singular: denticle
• positive degree: denticular
• infinitive: to denticle
• gerund: denticling
• participle: denticled

Origin and Evolution of denticle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'denticle' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'denticulus' meaning 'small tooth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe small tooth-like projections, the term 'denticle' has evolved to also refer to small pointed structures found in various organisms such as sharks or insects.