Prognathous

Pronunciation: /prɑːɡˈnæθəs/

Definitions of prognathous

adjective having a projecting lower jaw or chin

Example Sentences

A1 The bulldog has a prognathous jaw.

A2 The scientist studied the prognathous skulls of ancient human ancestors.

B1 The genetic condition caused the patient to have a prognathous lower jaw.

B2 The museum displayed a collection of prognathous skulls from different cultures.

C1 The anthropologist's research focused on the evolution of prognathous features in primates.

C2 The expert identified the rare genetic mutation that resulted in a prognathous facial structure.

Examples of prognathous in a Sentence

formal The patient exhibited a prognathous jaw, which may require surgical correction.

informal I heard that guy has a prognathous jaw, like a bulldog.

slang His prognathous jaw makes him look like he's always ready to bite someone.

figurative Her words had a prognathous impact, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Grammatical Forms of prognathous

• past tense: prognathoused
• plural: prognathouses
• comparative: more prognathous
• superlative: most prognathous
• present tense: prognathouses
• future tense: will prognathous
• perfect tense: have prognathoused
• continuous tense: is prognathousing
• singular: prognathous
• positive degree: prognathous
• infinitive: to prognathouse
• gerund: prognathousing
• participle: prognathoused

Origin and Evolution of prognathous

First Known Use: 1756 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'prognathous' originates from the Greek words 'pro' meaning forward and 'gnathos' meaning jaw.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of anatomy to describe a protruding jaw or jaws, the term 'prognathous' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to describe any forward-projecting or prominent facial feature.