English

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Etymology

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From French denture (set of teeth), from Latin dens, dentis (tooth) + -urus, -ura, -urum, a suffix implying a set.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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denture (plural dentures)

  1. A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.
  2. An artificial replacement of one or more teeth.
  3. (often in the plural) A complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth.

Usage notes

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  • The use of the term dentures rather than the term false teeth was once considered non-U, i.e., representing the aspiring middle and lower classes.

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Anagrams

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French

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Noun

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denture f (plural dentures)

  1. denture

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