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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExoskeleton
/ˌɛksoʊˈskɛlɪtən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body, typically found in arthropods and some other invertebrates.
"The crab's exoskeleton provides both protection and structural support." - 2
A wearable device that enhances the user's physical capabilities, often used in rehabilitation or industrial applications.
"The soldier wore an exoskeleton to increase his strength and endurance during the mission."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'exoskeleton' is derived from the Greek words 'exo-', meaning 'outside', and 'skeleton', meaning 'dried body' or 'framework'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the external skeletons of certain animals, particularly arthropods, and has since evolved to include artificial structures designed to support or enhance human movement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exoskeleton" is said worldwide
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exosquelette
Transliteration: ɛkzo skɛlɛt
"L'exosquelette du crabe lui permet de se protéger."
Exoskelett
Transliteration: ɛkzoˈskɛlɛt
"Das Exoskelett schützt den Körper des Tieres."
esoscheletro
Transliteration: ezoˈskɛletro
Script: esoscheletro
"L'esoscheletro dei granchi è molto resistente."
exoesqueleto
Transliteration: eɣoeskeˈleto
"El exoesqueleto del cangrejo le proporciona protección."
exoesqueleto
Transliteration: eɪʊʊɛsˈkeletu
"O exoesqueleto do caranguejo oferece proteção."
एक्सोस्केलेटन
Transliteration: eksoskēleṭan
"कैंसर के इलाज में एक्सोस्केलेटन का उपयोग किया गया।"
外骨骼
Transliteration: wàigǔgé
"外骨骼可以增强运动能力。"
외골격
Transliteration: oegolgyeok
"외골격은 신체를 보호하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
外骨格
Transliteration: がいこっかく
"外骨格は動物の体を保護します。"
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