deltoid

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Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ (UK)

Definition of deltoid

7 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
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noun

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
  3. A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
  4. A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).

adj

  1. (not-comparable)In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
  2. (not-comparable)In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
  3. (not-comparable)Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.

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Etymology

From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

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