deltoid

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Etymology

From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/
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Noun

deltoid (plural deltoids)

  1. (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
    Synonym: (slang) delt
  2. (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
  3. (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
  4. (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).

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Adjective

deltoid (not comparable)

  1. In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
    1. (botany, of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.
  2. Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.

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