Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ossature
noun
/ˈɒs.ə.tjʊr/
Definition
The framework or structure of something, particularly in reference to the skeletal structure in biology.
Examples
- The ossature of the human body provides support and protection to vital organs.
- In architecture, the ossature serves as the backbone of the building’s design.
- Understanding the ossature of a species helps scientists in their studies of anatomy and movement.
Meaning
Ossature refers to the skeletal system or the underlying framework that supports and gives shape to an organism or structure.
Synonyms
- Framework
- Structure
- Skeleton
- Framework
- Scaffold
