Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In ichthyology, same as
prefrontal . - noun In craniometry, the lowest point of the inferior border of the orbit.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the craniometric point at the lowest point on the lower edge of the orbit
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Examples
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Like Martin I too thought the different behaviour of your examples ‘hospital’ ‘orbital’ and ‘digital’ might be due to dissimilation, but the parallel with Italian ospedale vs orbitale and digitale, made me think it might be more likely to be because ‘hospital’ is of greater antiquity and familiarity than the other two, at least in their current main senses.
hospital ~ orbital ~ digital | Linguism | Language Blog 2010
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Uita-te la cat de mult ne-am dificultate păstrarea sateliţi care funcţionează în orbita în jurul planetei noastre? radiaţiile solare, temperaturi extreme, precum şi resturile orbitale sunt constant ştergerea reţeaua noastră de utilaje care deservesc noi din spaţiu.
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The orbital septum (septum orbitale; palpebral ligament) is a membranous sheet, attached to the edge of the orbit, where it is continuous with the periosteum.
X. The Organs of the Senses and the Common Integument. 1c. 3. The Accessory Organs of the Eye 1918
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And ML’s comparison with Italian ospedale and orbitale supplies a very telling one.
hospital ~ orbital ~ digital | Linguism | Language Blog 2010
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