navicular
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /nəˈvɪkjʊlər/
KK: /nəˈvɪk.jə.lər/
adjective
Definition
Having a shape that resembles a boat, often used to describe certain bones in the body.
Example
The navicular bone is crucial for the structure of the foot.
Conversation
Did you know that the human foot has a navicular bone?
Really? I had no idea!
Yeah, it's shaped like a boat and helps with movement.
That's so interesting! I love learning about anatomy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scaphoid
curved
arched
Antonyms
flat
straight
level
noun
Definition
A bone in the wrist or foot that has a comma shape and is located between other bones.
Example
The doctor explained that the navicular bone is important for wrist movement.
Conversation
Did you know there’s a bone called the navicular in your foot?
Really? I had no idea!
Yeah, it's located between the talus and the metatarsals.
Root Explanation
Navicular → It is formed from "navis" (meaning ship) and the suffix "-cular" (meaning small or little). The word "navicular" refers to something that is ship-like or resembles a small boat, often used in anatomical terms to describe certain bones in the foot that are shaped like a boat.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'navis' which means ship, and remember that 'navicular' describes something that is boat-shaped, like certain bones in the foot.
Visually Confused Words
avicular
avicula
clavicular
avicularia
vincular
ovicular
apicular
anicular