dental appointment — a scheduled meeting with a dentist for dental examination or treatment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a scheduled meeting with a dentist for dental examination or treatment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdentl əˈpɔɪntmənt/
Example Sentences
- He broke three dental appointments because he was afraid of the drill.
- My dental appointment was so relaxing, I almost fell asleep in the chair.
- She scheduled her dental appointment during lunch break to avoid missing work.
dental appointment
NOUN[/ˈdentl əˈpɔɪntmənt/]
a scheduled meeting with a dentist for dental examination or treatment
She sits nervously in the chair for her dental appointment.
A dental appointment becomes a disappointment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dental derives from Latin dens, meaning 'tooth,' while appointment comes from Old French apointier, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to fix.' Together, the compound refers to a scheduled time designated for dental care or tooth treatment.
Breakdown
dental (from Latin dens, 'tooth' + -al, adjective suffix) + appointment (from Old French a- 'to' + pointier 'to point/fix,' meaning 'a fixed or agreed-upon time').
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📝Examples
“He broke three dental appointments because he was afraid of the drill.”
“My dental appointment was so relaxing, I almost fell asleep in the chair.”
“She scheduled her dental appointment during lunch break to avoid missing work.”
“The dental appointment reminder text came at midnight, scaring me awake.”
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