VESTIBULAR

vestibular

(adjective) relating to the sense of equilibrium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

vestibular (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to a vestibule in a building.

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to a vestibule (body cavity).

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the vestibule of the inner ear, the vestibular system, the vestibular nerve, or the vestibular sense (vestibular impulses).

(dentistry) Of or pertaining to the surface of a tooth that is directed outward toward the vestibule of the mouth, including the buccal and labial surfaces, and opposite the lingual (or oral) surface.

Antonyms

• nonvestibular

Noun

vestibular (plural vestibulars)

A competitive examination used by Brazilian universities to select students.

Synonyms

• (Brazilian university selection examination): vestibular exam, vestibular examination

Source: Wiktionary


Ves*tib"u*lar, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a vestibule; like a vestibule.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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