Synonyms for epistropheus
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The second cervical vertebra of the spine which forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra (the atlas), which carries the head, rotates.
Example sentences
- axis The earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| epistropheus | steady | |
| axis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- axis2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (axis2 = 2 syllables).