latissimi

/ləˈtɪsɪmɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

the widest or most extensive of its kind

“The latissimi muscles in his back allowed him to lift the heavy weights with ease.”

2. noun

a muscle of the back, especially the widest of the three

“The doctor examined the patient’s latissimi muscle to diagnose the injury.”

Synonyms

  • greatest
  • largest
  • widest

Antonyms

  • narrowest
  • smallest