What is another word for plantar?

Pronunciation: [plˈantə] (IPA)

Plantar is an adjective that refers to the sole of the foot or the region closest to it. Some synonyms that could be used instead of plantar are podial, pedial, and plantal. Podial refers to the area of the foot or ankle, much like plantar. Pedial also refers to the feet, although it is slightly broader and can refer to the entire foot, instead of specifically the sole. Plantal, much like plantar, refers to the sole and underside of the foot. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with plantar when referring to the feet and can help to add variety to one's writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Plantar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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Usage examples for Plantar

Superficial reflexes were normal, except plantar defense reaction was slight.
"Studies in Forensic Psychiatry"
Bernard Glueck
The elastic apparatus is divided into plantar cushion and fibro-cartilages.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
plantar reflex: right markedly heightened; left heightened.
"The Attempted Assassination of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt"
Oliver Remey Henry Cochems Wheeler Bloodgood

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