Definition

The front part of the head, including the forehead and the upper part of the skull.

Example

The doctor examined the sinciput for any signs of injury.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how interesting the sinciput is in terms of anatomy?

Not really, but I guess it’s important for understanding the skull.

Yeah, I mean, the sinciput is where a lot of facial expressions come from.

True! It’s amazing how much the forehead affects our communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sinciput → It is formed from "sine" (meaning without) and "caput" (meaning head). The word refers to the part of the head that is without the face, essentially the upper part of the head.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('sine') and 'head' ('caput') to remember that 'sinciput' refers to the upper part of the head, excluding the face.

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