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Definition of humpbacked

humpbacked

/ˈhʌmp.bækt/
hump · backed
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• adjective

1

Having a rounded protuberance, hump, or pronounced curvature on the back.

Example

"Several species of humpbacked whales migrate thousands of miles each year between their feeding and breeding grounds."

2

Rising in a steep, rounded arch in the middle, especially of a bridge or road.

Example

"The narrow country lane crossed the canal over an old humpbacked stone bridge."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing human physical conditions such as severe spinal curvature (kyphosis), this term is largely outdated and can be perceived as insensitive in modern usage; clinical or neutral descriptions are preferred for people, while 'humpbacked' remains standard for animals and arched structures like bridges.

• Nearby Words

hump-nosed viper
humpback
humpback whale
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humped
humph
humphead wrasse

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