Tympanum

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmpənəm/

Definitions of tympanum

noun a circular drum or disk, especially the circular area that forms the front of a tympanic membrane

Example Sentences

A1 The tympanum is the eardrum.

A2 The doctor examined my tympanum and said it looked healthy.

B1 The tympanum vibrates in response to sound waves entering the ear.

B2 Damage to the tympanum can result in hearing loss.

C1 The tympanum plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

C2 The tympanum is a delicate membrane that requires protection from loud noises.

Examples of tympanum in a Sentence

formal The tympanum is a thin membrane that separates the ear canal from the middle ear.

informal I heard that loud noise so clearly, it felt like it was hitting my tympanum directly.

slang I can't stand loud music, it feels like my tympanum is going to explode!

figurative His words struck her like a tympanum, resonating deeply within her soul.

Grammatical Forms of tympanum

• plural: tympanums
• comparative: more tympanum
• superlative: most tympanum
• present tense: tympanum
• future tense: will tympanum
• perfect tense: has tympanum
• continuous tense: is tympanuming
• singular: tympanum
• positive degree: tympanum
• infinitive: to tympanum
• gerund: tympanuming
• participle: tympanumed

Origin and Evolution of tympanum

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tympanum' originated from the Latin word 'tympanum' which means a drum or a panel.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a drum or a panel, the word 'tympanum' evolved to also mean the eardrum and later on to describe architectural elements such as the triangular space between the cornices of a pediment.