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midfoot

midfoot

1 4.8
Relating to the middle part of the foot between the heel and the toes
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɪdˌfʊt/
  • Specialized
: mediopié
  • Special insoles can help relieve midfoot discomfort caused by overuse.

Examples

  • Does this shoe have midfoot support?

  • The doctor examined the midfoot area for signs of swelling after the injury.

  • A fracture in the midfoot can make walking very painful and difficult.

  • He wore shoes for midfoot pain.

  • The doctor examined the midfoot area for signs of swelling after the injury.

  • A fracture in the midfoot can make walking very painful and difficult.

  • Special insoles can help relieve midfoot discomfort caused by overuse.

Synonyms

tarsal
vsmidfoot
  • Specialized
1 7.8

Relating to the small bones between the ankle and the middle of the foot

is about the middle area of the foot rather than the bone group

Surface Forms

midfoot positive

Morphology

midfoot = foot (transparent) = mid + foot

The meaning is directly compositional: 'mid' indicates the middle part of the foot.

Etymology

The adjective midfoot comes from the parts mid 'middle' and foot 'foot', so it describes something that is in or related to the middle part of the foot.