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annulus

 

[ หˆan.jสŠ.lษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A ring-shaped object, structure, or region.

Synonyms

band, circle, ring

Examples of usage

  • The planet Saturn is known for its annulus.
  • The annulus of a tree trunk can indicate its age.
  • The annulus in a disc brake provides the friction surface.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A ring-shaped part or structure in the body.

Synonyms

band, circle, ring

Examples of usage

  • The intervertebral disc has an outer annulus and an inner nucleus.
  • The annulus of the eye surrounds the pupil.

Translations

Translations of the word "annulus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anulus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‚เค เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ring

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cincin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะปัŒั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierล›cieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็’ฐ (kan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฆฌ (gori)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ู‚ุฉ (halqa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prsten

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prsteลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ (huรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prstan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒญแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผzรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anillo

Etymology

The word 'annulus' comes from the Latin word 'annulus', meaning 'a ring'. It has been used in geometry and anatomy to describe ring-shaped objects or structures. The term has been in use for centuries to refer to circular or ring-like formations in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,050, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.