Molar

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.lɚ/

Definitions of molar

noun a tooth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding and chewing food

Example Sentences

A1 I have a molar tooth that is hurting.

A2 The dentist said I need to get a filling for my molar.

B1 She had to get her molar extracted because it was causing too much pain.

B2 The molar is one of the larger teeth in the human mouth.

C1 The molar roots extend deep into the jawbone for stability.

C2 The dentist recommended a crown for the cracked molar to protect it from further damage.

Examples of molar in a Sentence

formal The dentist examined the patient's molar for any signs of decay.

informal Ouch, my molar is killing me!

slang I need to get this molar checked out ASAP.

figurative The molar of the story is to always brush and floss regularly.

Grammatical Forms of molar

• past tense: molar
• plural: molars
• comparative: more molar
• superlative: most molar
• present tense: molars
• future tense: will molar
• perfect tense: have molar
• continuous tense: is molar
• singular: molar
• positive degree: molar
• infinitive: to molar
• gerund: molarizing
• participle: molarized

Origin and Evolution of molar

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'molar' originated from the Latin word 'molaris', which means 'millstone' or 'grindstone'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in reference to teeth, specifically the large grinding teeth at the back of the mouth, the term 'molar' has evolved to also describe a unit of measurement in chemistry and physics, as well as a type of dental procedure known as a molar extraction.