Synonyms for caries
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.
Related words
- Word family
- carious
- Phrases
- dental caries
Example sentences
- cavity I ate too many sweets and now I've got a cavity.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| caries | falling | |
| cavity | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- cavity3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cavity3 = 3 syllables).