sincipital

Advanced (C1/C2)

IPA: /sɪnˈsɪpɪtəl/

KK: /sɪnˈsɪpɪtəl/

adjective

Definition

Relating to the front part of the head, specifically the area above the forehead.

Example

The doctor examined the sincipital region for any signs of swelling.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term sincipital?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It refers to things related to the sinciput, like the upper part of the head.

Interesting! I didn't know there were specific terms for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

frontal

forehead

Antonyms

posterior

occipital

dorsal

Root Explanation

Sincipital → It is formed from "sinciput" (from Latin "sinciput", meaning the front part of the head) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "sincipital" refers to something that is related to the front part of the head.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'sinciput' which means the front part of the head, and remember that 'sincipital' describes something related to that area.

Visually Confused Words

bicipital

ancipital

tricipital