Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dente
noun
/ˈteɪθ/
Definition
A small, hard structure found in the mouths of many animals, including humans, used for biting and chewing food.
Examples
- The dentist examined my dente for cavities.
- She lost a dente while eating candy.
- Proper dental hygiene is crucial for healthy dentes.
Meaning
In English, ‘dente’ translates to ‘tooth.’ It refers to the hard, calcified structures in the jaws of vertebrates that are essential for processing food.
Synonyms
- tooth
- incisor
- molar
- canine