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nates

nates

1 9.9
The two soft parts at the back of your hips that you sit on
  • noun
  • /ˈneɪtiz/
  • Specialized
: nalgas
  • In anatomy class, we learned that the gluteal muscles form the nates.

Examples

  • The doctor examined the patient's nates for signs of pressure sores.

  • Proper padding is important for wheelchair users to protect their nates from injury.

  • The doctor examined the patient's nates for any signs of injury.

  • During the anatomy class, we learned about the nates and their functions.

  • In anatomy class, we learned that the gluteal muscles form the nates.

  • Proper padding is important for wheelchair users to protect their nates from injury.

  • The doctor examined the patient's nates for signs of pressure sores.

Synonyms

ass
vsnates
  • Offensive
∞ 5.7

The fleshy part of your body that you sit on

is the anatomical expression used in medical contexts
arse
vsnates
  • Offensive
∞ 9.6

The rude word for the part of the body you sit on

is the formal anatomical term avoiding vulgarity
butt
vsnates
  • Informal
∞ 1.6

The fleshy part of the body that you sit on

is the anatomical or medical name rather than casual usage
behind
vsnates
  • Informal
75 2.5

The soft part of your body that you sit on

is the formal medical expression for that same area
buttocks
vsnates
73 1.6

Two rounded soft parts at the back of the human body that you sit on

is the anatomical term used in medical contexts
bottom
vsnates
  • Informal
59 1.0

The soft part of the body that you sit on

is a medical label rather than everyday language
bum
vsnates
  • UK
58 7.5

The part of the body you sit on

is the anatomically correct term used in medical descriptions
backside
vsnates
  • Informal
38 1.3

The part of the body that you sit on

is the formal anatomical equivalent used in clinical contexts
buns
vsnates
  • Slang
34 8.8

A slang word for the part of the body you sit on

is the clinical term rather than slang or joking language
tail
vsnates
  • Slang
32 7.9

The part of the body you sit on

is the formal anatomical label used in medical contexts
rear end
vsnates
  • Informal
31 2.0

The soft part of the body you sit on

is the single-word anatomical term common in medical contexts
rear
vsnates
  • Informal
28 2.0

The part of the body you sit on

is the anatomically precise term used by professionals
fanny
vsnates
  • Informal
25 7.5

An informal American word for the soft part of your body that you sit on

is the anatomically precise term preferred in medical settings
rump
vsnates
  • Informal
24 2.8

The soft part at the back of your hips that you sit on

is the precise anatomical term used in medical contexts
tush
vsnates
  • Informal
20 8.2

The soft part of the body that you sit on

is the formal anatomical label used in medical writing
seat
vsnates
16 1.4

The part of trousers or a skirt that covers the bottom

is the anatomical term focusing on body anatomy rather than clothing
keister
vsnates
  • Slang
12 9.5

The soft part of the body you sit on

is the formal anatomical expression rather than regional slang
derriere
vsnates
11 8.1

The soft part of the body you sit on

is the direct anatomical term used in medical writing
posterior
vsnates
  • Specialized
6 4.9

The fleshy part of the body that you sit on

is the specifically medical label for that same body area
hindquarters
vsnates
  • Specialized
6 6.6

The rear part of an animal or person's body with hips and thighs

is narrower and focuses on the anatomical sitting area
hind end
vsnates
  • Informal
3 3.2

The part at the back of the body that you sit on

is the single formal anatomical name used in medicine
stern
vsnates
  • Archaic
2 6.8

The part of the body you sit on

is the precise anatomical name used by health professionals
fundament
vsnates
  • Archaic
1 9.6

The part of the body you sit on

is the technical anatomical label used by healthcare professionals
buttock
vsnates
1 2.1

One of the two round soft parts at the back of the hips

is the anatomical term used in medical contexts
prat
vsnates
  • Slang
1 9.1

The soft part of the body you sit on

is the clinical anatomical term rather than blunt slang
tooshie
vsnates
  • Baby Talk
1 9.4

The part of the body you sit on

is the standard anatomical name used in professional contexts

Surface Forms

nates plural

Etymology

Nates comes from the Latin word nātes, which meant 'buttocks' or the parts you 'sit on'. So nates is used in anatomy and medicine to name the fleshy area of the body you sit on.