Meaning & use
Masticatory
Last updated
Relating to or used for chewing.
See it in a sentence
The masticatory muscles of the jaw work together to grind food during chewing.
Dentists study masticatory function to diagnose problems with bite alignment.
A note on using this word
From the Latin 'masticare,' meaning 'to chew,' the same root that gives English the verb 'masticate.'
Words with a similar meaning
chewing
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Masticatory”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.