World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariestendine
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtɛndine
"Il medico ha diagnosticato un'infiammazione al tendine."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
"He strained a tendon in his ankle during the soccer match." - 2
A similar fibrous structure connecting a muscle to another part.
"The surgical procedure successfully repaired the damaged tendon in her hand."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin word tendō, meaning 'stretch' or 'sinew', which originates from the classical Latin tendere. It entered English in the late 17th century through medical and anatomical texts to describe the fibrous connective tissue binding muscle to bone.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Tendon"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Tendon" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
tendon
Transliteration: tãdɔ̃
"Il s'est blessé au tendon d'Achille."
Sehne
Transliteration: zeːnə
"Er hat sich eine Sehne im Knie gerissen."
tendine
Transliteration: ˈtɛndine
"Il medico ha diagnosticato un'infiammazione al tendine."
tendón
Transliteration: tenˈdon
"Siente dolor agudo en el tendón."
tendão
Transliteration: tẽˈdɐw
"O atleta rompeu o tendão durante o treino."
कण्डरा
Transliteration: kandara
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"खिलाड़ी को कण्डरा में चोट लग गई।"
肌腱
Transliteration: jījiàn
Script: 中文汉字
"剧烈运动可能导致肌腱拉伤。"
힘줄
Transliteration: himjul
Script: 한국어 한글
"운동선수가 발목 힘줄을 다쳤습니다."
腱
Transliteration: ken
Script: 日本語
"彼はアキレス腱を断裂した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
To divide something into sections or categories, especially in order to make it easier to manage or understand.
Complete disorder and confusion.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Tendon"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.