DIASTEMA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a gap or vacant space between two teeth

Categories: Opening, Gap

Synonyms

Diastema

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "diastema" comes from Ancient Greek διάστημα.

🔗 Related Words

diastasis – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Ancient Greek philosophy and science introduced thousands of precise technical terms still used today.