Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become toothless

“The old cat’s teeth were edentulate due to age, making it hard for her to eat.”

2. verb

to deprive of teeth

“The disease edentulated many of its victims, leaving them unable to chew their food.”

3. noun

a person or animal that has lost their teeth

“The veterinarian specialized in treating edentulate animals, helping them adjust to life without teeth.”

4. noun

toothlessness, especially in a person or animal

“The edentulate condition made it difficult for the senior citizen to eat a balanced diet.”