gibbosity
gibbosity · gibbosities
The state of being gibbous or gibboseThe state of being gibbous or gibbose; gibbousness.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being gibbous or gibbose; gibbousness.
More definitions
- something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
Origin
Compare French gibbosité.Compare French gibbosité.
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Forms
plural: gibbosities| Singular | gibbosity |
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Synonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings:bulgebumphumpswellinggibbousnessjutprominenceprotuberance
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedgibbous
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable