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interior 2, adjective(dictionary)

genioglossus (medicine) and interior (iou)


genioglossus (medicine)


genioglossus


Synonym: genioglossus muscle.

Origin: G. Geneion, chin, + glossa, tongue


interior (iou)



interior adjective & noun. L15.
[Latin = inner, compar. adjective from inter between: see -IOR.]
A. adjective.
Situated (more) within or inside; belonging to or concerned with the inside. Opp. exterior. L15.
interior to on the inner side or inside of.
Mental; spiritual; pious, devout. E16.
M. Schapiro Little or no interior life, at most a charming appearance.
Concerned with or pertaining to the domestic (as opp. to foreign) affairs of a State. M18.
Situated within a country or region and at a distance from the coast or frontier, inland; belonging to interior regions. L18.
Special collocations: interior angle Geometry: between adjacent sides of a rectilinear figure. interior BALLISTICS. interior decoration the planned coordination for artistic effect of colours and furniture, etc., in a room or building. Interior Design the design of the interior of a building according to artistic and architectural criteria. interior monologue a form of Writing in which the inner thoughts of a person are presented. interior spring mattress: having coiled springs inside it. interior-sprung adjective (of a mattress) having coiled springs inside.
b. noun.
The interior part of something; the inside. L16.
b. The interior part of a country or region. L18.
c. (A picture or representation of) the inside of a room or building. E19.
Dutch interior: see DUTCH adjective.
d. The internal organs of the body, esp. the digestive system. colloq. M19.
Inner Nature or being; inward mind; soul, character. Now usu. with of. L16.
The internal affairs of a State; the department of Government concerned with these. M19.
interiorly adverb (a) in or on the inside, internally; (b) inwardly, intimately; (c) mentally, spiritually: E17.