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conchae

/ˈkɑŋˌkaɪ/

Meanings
noun
Any shell-shaped structure.

Examples :

"The architect designed the concert hall with large, curved conchae to help reflect and amplify the sound. "
anatomy structure

Related Words

Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration cartilage

cartilage noun

/ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/

A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

"The child's nose was a bit crooked because the cartilage was not fully developed. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration attaching

attaching verb

/əˈtætʃɪŋ/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration shimmered

shimmered verb

/ˈʃɪmɚd/ /ˈʃɪmərd/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The lake shimmered under the moonlight. "

Illustration indentation

indentation noun

/ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

"The teacher asked us to use proper indentation when writing the code to make it easier to read. "

Illustration allowing

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration infection

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "