e·den·tu·lous

IPA/ˈiː dˈɛn tˈuː lˈuːz/
IPA/ˈiː dˈɛn tˈuː lˈuːz/

e·den·tu·lous — adjective

1. having no natural teeth — used especially in medical reports, dental records, an

1.形容詞
釋義

having no natural teeth — used especially in medical reports, dental records, and descriptions of animals in scientific writing.

例句

Dr. Kim told Mr. Santos that his elderly cat was nearly edentulous.

medical register: used in veterinary context

The edentulous patient smiled warmly, showing her smooth pink gums.

同義詞
  • toothless

    the usual everyday word; 'edentulous' is strictly formal or medical

  • gummy

    informal, describes a smile showing gums because of missing teeth, not a clinical term

反義詞
  • dentate

    technical opposite meaning 'having teeth'; very rare outside biology

文法句型

edentulous + noun (modifier)

be + edentulous (predicate)

用法筆記

This is a clinical or scientific term. In everyday conversation, 'toothless' is far more common. 'Edentulous' appears mainly in dental charts, medical reports, and zoological descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌The old man is edentulous.' (in casual speech)
✅The old man has lost all his teeth.
💡'Edentulous' sounds overly formal in everyday conversation about a person's appearance.