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inion
[ in-ee-uhn ]
noun
Craniometry.
- a point at the external occipital protuberance of the skull.
inion
/ ˈɪɪə /
noun
- anatomy the most prominent point at the back of the head, used as a point of measurement in craniometry
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of inion1
1805–15; < New Latin < Greek īíDz nape of the neck, equivalent to ī- (stem of ī́ ) fiber, sinew + -ion diminutive suffix
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of inion1
C19: from Greek: back of the head
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Example Sentences
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If they are disagreeing, I might say, ‘Different people have different ’pinions, some like apples and some like inions.’ ”
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Conflict typically boils down to crucial conversations—moments when the stakes are high, emotions run strong, and opinions differ.
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O! why did I form of Sarey Leigh Such cruel unjust opinions, When my young master did her find Beneath the bed of inions.
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Danger's the word, for I won't deceive you, no, not if you paid me better wages than the old man do give and he's as near as the paring of an inion.
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And, you know, sometimes ’tisn’t only fish, but rashers o’ bacon and inions.
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