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Definition of denture

denture

/ˈdɛn.tʃɚ/
den · ture
Plural:dentures
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denture Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A removable plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth, fitted into the mouth to replace missing natural teeth (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The dentist adjusted the patient's upper denture so that it would fit more comfortably against the gums."

2

A complete set of natural or artificial teeth.

Example

"Early anthropological studies examined the intact denture of the fossilized jawbone to determine the hominid's diet."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday English, this word is almost always used in the plural form ('dentures') to refer to a single complete or partial prosthetic appliance, whereas the singular form is mainly reserved for clinical dentistry.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French denture ('a set of teeth'), derived from dent ('tooth'), which comes from Latin dens, dentis ('tooth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denture
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