dentition

noun
UK: /denˈtɪʃən/
US: /denˈtɪʃən/

  1. The arrangement and condition of teeth in a particular animal or person.

    1. The child's dentition is still developing.
    2. A study of ancient dentition reveals insights into the diet of early humans and the health of their teeth.

Synonyms

teeth teething
dentition noun

  1. The process of developing teeth; teething.

    1. Dentition is a natural process in babies.
    2. Proper nutrition is crucial for healthy dentition during childhood, which affects later adult teeth and overall health.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dentition" is /denˈtɪʃən/ in British English and /denˈtɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dentition": teeth, teething.

Example usage of "dentition": "The child's dentition is still developing.". More examples on the page.