interorbital

adjective

in·​ter·​or·​bit·​al ˌin-tər-ˈȯr-bə-tᵊl How to pronounce interorbital (audio)
: situated or extending between the orbits (see orbit entry 1) of the eyes
interorbital distance
the interorbital region of the skull

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interorbital was in 1919

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Cite this Entry

“Interorbital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interorbital. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

interorbital

adjective
in·​ter·​or·​bit·​al ˌint-ə-ˈrȯr-bət-ᵊl How to pronounce interorbital (audio)
: situated or extending between the orbits of the eyes
interorbital area
interorbital distance
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