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joint

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English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œArthritis can cause severe pain and stiffness in the finger joints.โ€
  • โ€œHe felt a sharp ache in his knee joint after running.โ€
2.noun

A place where two or more pieces of wood, metal, or other material are joined together.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe carpenter carefully glued the wooden joint to ensure stability.โ€
  • โ€œWater was leaking through the pipe joint under the sink.โ€
3.adjective

Done or owned by two or more people or organizations together.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe two companies announced a joint venture to develop new software.โ€
  • โ€œThey opened a joint bank account after getting married.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Originating from Old French 'joint' (past participle of joindre 'to join'), derived from Latin 'junctus', the past participle of 'jungere' (to join or connect). It entered the English language in the 14th century initially to describe anatomical connections, later expanding to mechanical connections, establishments, and slang.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a door 'hinge' or two things 'joined' together to remember a joint.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œjointโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œjointโ€ in English?

In English, joint (noun) is defined as: โ€œA structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œjointโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œArthritis can cause severe pain and stiffness in the finger joints.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œjointโ€?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œjointโ€?

Originating from Old French 'joint' (past participle of joindre 'to join'), derived from Latin 'junctus', the past participle of 'jungere' (to join or connect). It entered the English language in the 14th century initially to describe anatomical connections, later expanding to mechanical connections, establishments, and slang.