PROTHESIS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Prothesis.
Prothesis - as a noun
The prepending of phonemes at the beginning of a word without changing its morphological structure, as in spanish esfera from latin sphaera (expected form would be *sfera).
A type of preparatory ceremony, part of the divine liturgy of the eastern orthodox church
Example Sentences
"He was fitted with a prothesis after losing his leg in a car accident."
"She had to undergo surgery to have a prothesis implanted in her ear."
"The patient was relieved to receive a prothesis to help restore his mobility."
"The prothesis allowed him to regain control of his hand movements."
"The prothesis was custom-made to fit perfectly with his natural teeth."
Word Game Points
Is PROTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PROTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PROTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.