gibbosity

noun

gib·bos·i·ty ji-ˈbä-sə-tē

gi-

plural gibbosities

: protuberance, swelling

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gibbosity was in the 14th century

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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gibbosity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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gibbosity

noun

gib·bos·i·ty jīb-ˈäs-ət-ē

gib-

plural gibbosities

: protuberance, swelling

specifically : kyphosis

: the quality or state of being gibbous

specifically : the condition of being humpbacked

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