DENTIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth

Part of speech: Noun

bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth

The word "dentin" comes from Latin dens, which comes from French dentine.

-in – A related word in the same word family.

-ine – A related word in the same word family.

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.