gnathism

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noun

The classification of mankind based on measurements of the jaw.

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Meanings

noungnathism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe classification of mankind based on measurements of the jaw.

Origin

From gnath- + -ism.

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APA

gnathism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathism

MLA

“gnathism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gnathism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnathism.

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