Meaning of adducent in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈdʒuːsnt/

   US accent

   How to pronounce adducent in American English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

   UK accent

   How to pronounce adducent in British English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

1. Qualitative Adjective

   adducent

   Etymology

   mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin addūcent-, addūcēns, present participle of addūcere adduce

   Definitions

   1. especially of muscles

   Examples

   • « bringing together or drawing toward the midline of the body or toward an adjacent part »

   Antonyms

   • abducent
   • abducting