Synonyms for acetabulum
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The bony cup of the hip bone which receives the head of the femur.
Holonyms: hip joint; hip bone < pelvis
Related words
- Word family
- acetabular acetabulate
Forms
- Plural
- acetabulums → cotyles…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| acetabulum | steady | |
| cotyle | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- cotyle