Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lat
abbreviation
/læt/
Definition
A prefix used in names of things related to being broad or wide.
Examples
- The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle in the back that helps in arm movement.
- In some fitness clubs, people refer to lat pull-down exercises to strengthen their back muscles.
Meaning
Lat is used as a shorthand in various contexts, particularly in anatomy to refer to broad structures or muscles.
Synonyms
- Broad
- Wide
- Flat
