Occiput

Pronunciation: /ɑk.sɪˌpʌt/

Definitions of occiput

noun the back part of the head or skull

Example Sentences

A1 The occiput is the back part of the head.

A2 She felt a sharp pain in her occiput after hitting her head.

B1 The doctor examined the patient's occiput for any signs of injury.

B2 The occiput is the attachment point for many neck muscles.

C1 The occiput plays a crucial role in supporting the head and neck.

C2 In some cultures, the occiput is considered a sacred part of the body.

Examples of occiput in a Sentence

formal The occiput is the back part of the head or skull.

informal I have a headache at the occiput of my head.

slang I hit the back of my occiput on the door frame.

figurative The weight of the world feels like it's pressing down on my occiput.

Grammatical Forms of occiput

• plural: occiputs
• comparative: more occiput
• superlative: most occiput
• present tense: occiputs
• future tense: will occiput
• perfect tense: has occiputed
• continuous tense: is occiputing
• singular: occiput
• positive degree: occiput
• infinitive: to occiput
• gerund: occiputing
• participle: occiputed

Origin and Evolution of occiput

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'occiput' originated from the Latin word 'occiput', which means the back of the head.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'occiput' has retained its anatomical meaning referring to the back of the head in medical terminology.