What does MOLAR mean?

Parts of Speech

Molar is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, a molar is any of the large teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food. As an adjective, molar refers to something relating to or involving the molars.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmoʊ.lɚ/

UK: /ˈməʊ.lə(r)/

Origin and Usage

The word molar comes from the Latin "molaris" which means "millstone". It has been used in English since the mid-17th century to refer to the large grinding teeth at the back of the mouth.

Synonyms

Synonyms for molar as a noun include grinder, back tooth, and wisdom tooth. As an adjective, synonyms include large, grinding, and back.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to molar include moral, solar, polar, and valor.

Example Sentences

• He went to the dentist to get his molar fixed.
• She had a cavity in her molar.
• The molar tooth is located at the back of the mouth.
• The patient complained of pain in his molar.
• The molar surface of the tooth is used for grinding food.