How Do You Spell METOPION?

Pronunciation: [mɛtˈə͡ʊpi͡ən] (IPA)

Metopion refers to the most prominent point on the forehead between the eyebrows. Its spelling is likely based on Greek origins, where "metopion" is spelled as μετώπιον. In IPA phonetic transcription, "metopion" would be pronounced as /mɛˈtoʊpiən/. The "e" in "metopion" is pronounced as "eh," while the "o" is pronounced as "oh." The "p" and "t" sounds are blended together, creating a soft, almost silent "t" sound.

METOPION Meaning and Definition

  1. A craniometric point midway between the frontal eminences.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for METOPION

  • netopion
  • ketopion
  • jetopion
  • mwtopion
  • mstopion
  • mdtopion
  • mrtopion
  • m4topion
  • m3topion
  • meropion
  • mefopion
  • megopion
  • meyopion
  • me6opion
  • me5opion
  • metipion
  • metkpion
  • metlpion
  • metppion

Etymology of METOPION

The word "metopion" is derived from the Greek language. Specifically, it is formed by combining the Greek words "metopē" (μετώπη), meaning "forehead", and "on" (ὀν), which is a suffix denoting "pertaining to" or "related to". Thus, "metopion" describes something that is related to or pertaining to the forehead.

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