petrous — of, relating to, or resembling rock or stone; extremely hard
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of, relating to, or resembling rock or stone; extremely hard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛtrəs/
Korean meaning: 바위나 돌의, 바위 같은; 극도로 단단한
Korean pronunciation: **페**트러스
Example Sentences
- The doctor explained that the petrous bone protects our inner ear like a fortress made of stone.
- My grandmother's petrous determination to finish crossword puzzles is legendary in our family.
- The petrous structure of ancient buildings continues to amaze archaeologists today.
petrous
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɛtrəs//
of, relating to, or resembling rock or stone; extremely hard
a muscular construction worker swings a heavy sledgehammer against a massive granite wall with all his strength. The hammer bounces off the rock surface without making even the smallest crack or chip. Sparks fly from the impact point while the worker's arms vibrate from the recoil. His coworker watches in amazement as multiple broken tools lie scattered on the ground around the untouched stone surface. rock that is extremely hard and resembling the most impenetrable stone material
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'petrosus' meaning 'rocky' or 'stony,' derived from 'petra' (rock or stone). The Romans used this term to describe anything as hard as rock, which later developed into a medical term.
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📝Examples
“The doctor explained that the petrous bone protects our inner ear like a fortress made of stone.”
“My grandmother's petrous determination to finish crossword puzzles is legendary in our family.”
“The petrous structure of ancient buildings continues to amaze archaeologists today.”
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