Zygomatic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk/

Origin

From French zygomatique, from Ancient Greek ζυγωματικός, from ζύγωμα (zugōma, "zygoma").

Full definition of zygomatic

Adjective

1. Pertaining to the zygoma.
• 1970: They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230 — JG Ballard, The Atrocity Exhibition

Derived terms

• zygomatic bone
• zygomaticus