orthograde

adjective

or·​tho·​grade ˈȯr-thə-ˌgrād How to pronounce orthograde (audio)
: walking with the body upright

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orthograde was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Orthograde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthograde. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

orthograde

adjective
or·​tho·​grade ˈȯr-thə-ˌgrād How to pronounce orthograde (audio)
1
: walking with the body upright or vertical compare pronograde
2
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