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oc·cip·i·tal
occipital
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- pronunciation:
- ak
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pih
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of, pertaining to, or located near the back of the head and skull.
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the bone that forms the back and part of the base of the skull; occipital bone.
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derivation: |
occipitally (adv.) |
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