dentation

/dɛnteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of cutting or making a dent in something, especially a surface.

“The dentist studied the dentation of the patient’s teeth to diagnose the problem.”

2. noun

The arrangement or pattern of teeth or denticles in an organism, such as a fish.

“The scientist examined the dentation of the fossil to identify the species.”

Synonyms

  • tooth arrangement
  • tooth pattern

Antonyms

  • toothlessness