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TYMPANIC

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Dictionary entry overview: What does tympanic mean?

• TYMPANIC (adjective)
The adjective TYMPANIC has 2 senses:

1. resembling a drum
2. associated with the eardrum

Familiarity information: TYMPANIC used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• TYMPANIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Resembling a drum

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tympani (a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Associated with the eardrum

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tympanum (the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound)

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