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Definition of premolar

premolar

/ˌpriːˈmoʊlər/
pre · mo · lar
Plural:premolars
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Adjective:premolar
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premolar Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A permanent tooth situated between the canine and the molar teeth in mammals, typically having two cusps and used for crushing and grinding food.

Example

"The orthodontist recommended extracting two premolars to create enough room for the crowded front teeth."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in front of, or preceding a molar tooth.

Example

"The dental X-ray revealed a small cavity in the upper premolar region."

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• Rhymes for premolar

• Nearby Words

premium
premix
premodern
premolar
premonition
prenatal
prenatally

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by British anatomist Richard Owen from the Latin prefix 'prae-' (before) and 'molaris' (belonging to a mill or grinding tooth), referring to its anatomical position directly in front of the molars.

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