What does dorsal mean?
Dorsal means (anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate..
Dorsal
/ˈdɔː.səl/ · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
- (of a knife) Having only one sharp side.
- (botany) Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.
- (botany) Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.
- (art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
- (zootomy, in snakes) Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.
- (linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: altar screen, rood screen (not always different)
Synonyms for dorsal
Antonyms for dorsal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dorsal
- most dorsal
- dossal
- dorsals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dorsal?
Common synonyms include altar screen, rood screen, abaxial.
What is the opposite of dorsal?
Possible antonyms include ventral, adaxial.
How do you use dorsal in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: altar screen, rood screen (not always different)
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