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dolichocranial

dolichocranial

9.9
Having a long, narrow skull
  • adjective
  • /ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈkreɪniəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dolicocefálico
  • The researcher classified the specimen as dolichocranial based on its cephalic index measurements.

Examples

  • A dolichocranial head shape is contrasted with brachycephalic in cranial anthropometry.

  • Human populations with predominantly dolichocranial skulls are found in certain regions of Africa and Europe.

  • The dolichocranial shape is fascinating!

  • Is the dolichocranial measurement significant in your research?

  • The researcher classified the specimen as dolichocranial based on its cephalic index measurements.

  • Human populations with predominantly dolichocranial skulls are found in certain regions of Africa and Europe.

  • A dolichocranial head shape is contrasted with brachycephalic in cranial anthropometry.

Synonyms

dolichocephalic
vsdolichocranial
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Having a long, narrow head, like a Greyhound

is the same meaning but named in a different form
dolichocranic
vsdolichocranial
  • Specialized
9.9

A skull or head with a long, narrow shape

focuses on the head rather than explicitly noting skull usage
long-headed
vsdolichocranial
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a head that is longer than it is wide

uses a technical measurement rather than simple everyday wording

How Long

dolichocranial
  • Specialized
9.9
brachycranic
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

dolichocranial positive

Morphology

dolichocranial = cranial (opaque) = dolicho + cranial

The combining form 'dolicho-' (meaning 'long') is obscure to average learners, so the meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

The word dolichocranial comes from Greek parts dolicho- meaning 'long' and -cranial from cranium meaning 'skull', so it literally means a 'long skull' and is used for a head shape that is longer than usual.