anatomy meaning
UK /əˈnætəmi/ US /əˈnætəmi/ 4 syllables
anatomy (noun): the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals.
anatomy has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
anatomy as a noun
- the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
Synonyms: general anatomy
Type of: morphology
Kinds: clinical anatomy, comparative anatomy, developmental anatomy, functional anatomy, gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, neuroanatomy, osteology, regional anatomy
Related forms: anatomic, anatomist, anatomical, anatomize, anatomise
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Synonyms: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
Type of: body
Kinds: person, juvenile body, adult body, male body, female body
Related forms: anatomic, anatomist, anatomical
- a detailed analysis
- he studied the anatomy of crimes
Type of: analysis
How to pronounce anatomy
anatomy is pronounced /əˈnætəmi/ in British English and /əˈnætəmi/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in MY · 7-letter words
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