disclusion
disclusion · disclusions
A separation of the teeth when the jaw is slightly openedA separation of the teeth when the jaw is slightly opened.
/dɪsˈkluːʒən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A separation of the teeth when the jaw is slightly opened.
(countable, uncountable)Especially, a separation of posterior teeth when the lower jaw moves forward, as a natural result of the alignment of the anterior teeth.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A shutting off; exclusion.
Origin
From Latin disclusio, from discludere, disclusum (“to separate”). See disclose.From Latin disclusio, from discludere, disclusum (“to separate”). See disclose.
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Forms
plural: disclusions| Singular | disclusion |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelateddisclude
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable