intercostal

CEFRB2

/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Located in the area between the ribs.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Any of the intercostal muscles.

Examples

  • He felt a sharp pain in his intercostal muscles.

  • The intercostal muscles help with breathing.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Between the ribs of an animal or person.

  2. Between the ribs of a boat.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Something that is between the ribs of an animal.

More examples

In context

  • Inter-costal spaces are between ribs.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From inter- + costal.