ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deltoid

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deltoid is a noun meaning (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

Meaning

(anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
  2. (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
  3. (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
  4. In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
  5. Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deltoid

Depending on context, synonyms include delt, simple, unsubdivided.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include simple, unsubdivided, delta, disc, deltic, disdiaclast.

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