lunate Definition
- 1shaped like a crescent or a half-moon
- 2relating to or denoting the semilunar bone in the wrist, which articulates with the radius and the triangular bones
Using lunate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lunate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lunate shape of the moon was visible in the sky.
Example
The lunate bone is one of the eight carpal bones in the human wrist.
lunate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lunate
- semilunar
- crescent-shaped
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Summary: lunate in Brief
The term 'lunate' [ˈluːneɪt] describes something that is shaped like a crescent or half-moon. It is also used to refer to the semilunar bone in the wrist, which articulates with the radius and the triangular bones.
