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- [trahy-seps]
- /ˈtraɪ sɛps/
- /ˈtraɪ.seps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-seps]
- /ˈtraɪ sɛps/
Definitions of triceps word
- noun plural triceps a muscle having three heads or points of origin, especially the muscle on the back of the arm, the action of which straightens the elbow. 1
- noun triceps a triceps muscle, especially the one at the back of the upper arm. 1
- noun triceps muscle at the back of upper arm 1
- countable noun triceps Your triceps is the muscle in the back part of your upper arm. 0
- noun triceps any muscle having three heads, esp the one (triceps brachii) that extends the forearm 0
- noun triceps a muscle having three heads, or points of origin; esp., the large muscle at the back of the upper arm that extends the forearm when contracted 0
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Origin of triceps
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin: three-headed, equivalent to tri- tri- + -ceps, stem -cipit- -headed, derivative of caput head
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Parts of speech for Triceps
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triceps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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".
triceps usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for triceps
noun triceps
- biceps — Your biceps are the large muscles at the front of the upper part of your arms.
- flapper — something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- flappers — something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- arm — Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.
Antonyms for triceps
noun triceps
- main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
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