roundheaded
Definition
Adjective: * Having a head that is short and broad in proportion to its length; brachycephalic. This is a technical term used primarily in anthropology and anatomy to describe a specific skull shape.
Usage
The word "roundheaded" is a descriptive adjective. It is most commonly used in scientific, anthropological, or medical contexts to classify human skull types. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The anthropologist noted that the ancient skull exhibited roundheaded characteristics.
- Certain populations have a higher frequency of roundheaded individuals.
- The study compared longheaded (dolichocephalic) and roundheaded (brachycephalic) cranial indices.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast with "longheaded" (dolichocephalic).
- It can be used descriptively in historical or archaeological texts when discussing the physical anthropology of a group.
Variants and Related Words
- Brachycephalic (adj.): The more formal, technical synonym for "roundheaded."
- Cephalic index (n.): The numerical measurement (ratio of skull width to length multiplied by 100) used to determine if a skull is roundheaded (brachycephalic).
Synonyms
- Brachycephalic
- Broad-skulled
Antonyms
- Longheaded
- Dolichocephalic
- Narrow-skulled
Adjective
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having a brachycephalic head
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