Denture Meaning
/ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.
nounAn artificial replacement of one or more teeth.
Sentence Examples
Do I have to have a full denture?
You have to have a full denture.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The elderly patient carefully cleaned his removable set of false teeth, the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Do I have to have a full ____?
Word Origin & History
From French denture (“set of teeth”), from Latin dens, dentis (“tooth”) + -urus, -ura, -urum, a suffix implying a set.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The elderly patient carefully cleaned his removable set of false teeth, the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Do I have to have a full ____?