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- [ten-duh n]
- /ˈtɛn dən/
- /ˈten.dən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ten-duh n]
- /ˈtɛn dən/
Definitions of tendons word
- noun tendons Anatomy. a cord or band of dense, tough, inelastic, white, fibrous tissue, serving to connect a muscle with a bone or part; sinew. 1
- noun tendons a reinforcing strand in prestressed concrete. 1
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Origin of tendons
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Medieval Latin tendōn- (stem of tendō) < Greek ténōn sinew (spelling with -d- by association with Latin tendere to stretch)
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Parts of speech for Tendons
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tendons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tendons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tendons
noun tendons
- cartilages — Plural form of cartilage.
- hamstrings — Plural form of hamstring.
Top questions with tendons
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- what are tendons made of?
- what type of tissue forms tendons?
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