Definition

Describing a person or animal that has no teeth.

Example

The edentulous patient required special dental care.

Conversation

Did you see that old man at the park?

Yeah, he looked so sweet and edentulous.

It's interesting how some people embrace being toothless.

Definitely! It shows that age can come with grace.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Edentulous is formed from "e-" (meaning out of or without) and "dentulus" (from Latin "dens", meaning tooth). The word describes a condition of being without teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('e-') 'teeth' ('dentulus') — that's why edentulous means lacking teeth.

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