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Meaning of "hunchback" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUNCHBACK

From earlier hunchbacked, huckbacked humpbacked, influenced by bunchbacked, from bunch (in obsolete sense of hump) + backed.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HUNCHBACK

hunchback  [ˈhʌntʃˌbæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUNCHBACK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hunchback is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HUNCHBACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hunchback

Kyphosis

Kyphosis, refers to the normal convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions. Inward concave curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis. The term kyphosis can also be used to describe excessive kyphosis or overcurvature when it is also known as hyperkyphosis. Kyphosis can be called roundback or Kelso's hunchback. It can result from degenerative diseases such as arthritis; developmental problems, most commonly Scheuermann's disease; osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebrae, or trauma. A normal thoracic spine extends from the 1st to the 12th vertebra and should have a slight kyphosis ranging from 20° to 45°. When the "roundness" of the upper spine increases past 45° it is called "hyperkyphosis". Scheuermann's kyphosis is the most classic form of hyperkyphosis and is the result of wedged vertebrae that develop during adolescence. The cause is not currently known and the condition appears to be multifactorial and is seen more frequently in males than females.

Definition of hunchback in the English dictionary

The definition of hunchback in the dictionary is a person having an abnormal convex curvature of the thoracic spine. Other definition of hunchback is such a curvature.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUNCHBACK


bareback
ˈbɛəˌbæk
brushback
ˈbrʌʃˌbæk
callback
ˈkɔːlˌbæk
cashback
ˈkæʃˌbæk
comeback
ˈkʌmˌbæk
cornerback
ˈkɔːnəˌbæk
feedback
ˈfiːdˌbæk
flashback
ˈflæʃˌbæk
hatchback
ˈhætʃˌbæk
hold-back
ˈhəʊldˌbæk
horseback
ˈhɔːsˌbæk
outback
ˈaʊtˌbæk
paperback
ˈpeɪpəˌbæk
playback
ˈpleɪˌbæk
pushback
ˈpʊʃˌbæk
scratchback
ˈskrætʃˌbæk
splashback
ˈsplæʃˌbæk
switchback
ˈswɪtʃˌbæk
throwback
ˈθrəʊˌbæk
touchback
ˈtʌtʃˌbæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUNCHBACK

hunch
hunchbacked
hunched
hundred
hundred days
Hundred Years´ War
hundred-percenter
hundred-percentism
hundred-year-old
hundreder
hundredfold
hundreds
hundreds and thousands
hundredth
hundredweight
hung
Hung Hsiu-ch´uan
hung jury
hung over
hung parliament

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUNCHBACK

back
back to back
back-to-back
bounce back
drawback
fallback
get back
go back
hardback
hold back
laid-back
look back
notchback
pat on the back
positive feedback
quarterback
roughback
sit back
snapback
upper back

Synonyms and antonyms of hunchback in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HUNCHBACK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hunchback» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of hunchback

Translation of «hunchback» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUNCHBACK

Find out the translation of hunchback to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hunchback from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hunchback» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

驼背
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jorobado
570 millions of speakers

English

hunchback
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुबड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحدباء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

горбун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corcunda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুঁজো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bossu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Buaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Buckel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

せむしの人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꼽추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hunchback
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người gù lưng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூனி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हुंचबॅक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kambur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gobba
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

garbus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

горбань
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cocoșat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καμπούρης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boggelrug
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

puckelrygg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pukkelrygg
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hunchback

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUNCHBACK»

The term «hunchback» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUNCHBACK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hunchback

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUNCHBACK»

Discover the use of hunchback in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hunchback and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Told with simple vocabulary and set in large type, this adaptation of the classic tale is perfectly suited for young readers. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Victor Hugo, 2007
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Retells in simple language the tale of the hunchbacked bellringer of medieval Notre Dame, Quasimodo, whose love for the gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, had tragic consequences.
Victor Hugo, 1993
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Hunchback
Thirteen-year-old Hodge, a hunchback orphan living in Castle Marlby, dreams of one day serving a prince, and when his wish comes true, he becomes embroiled in adventure and intrigue. 15,000 first printing.
Randall Wright, 2004
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The Hunchback Assignments
In Victorian London, fourteen-year-old Modo, a shape-changing hunchback, becomes a secret agent for the Permanent Association, which strives to protect the world from the evil machinations of the Clockwork Guild.
Arthur G. Slade, 2010
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The Hunchback's Tailor: Giovanni Giolitti and Liberal Italy ...
Examines the political life of one of Italy's most notable prime ministers, Giovanni Giolitti (1842-1928).
Alexander J. De Grand, 2001
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The Case of the Hunchback Hairdresser
A new neighbor moves in, and Leah, Sara and Aimee are encouraged to make friends with her even though she seems a little odd.
Carole Marsh, 2006
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Study Guide CD
These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience.
Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2011
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Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Retells the tale of the hunchbacked bellringer of medieval Notre Dame, Quasimodo, whose love for the gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, had tragic consequences.
Ronald Kidd, 1996
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Timeless Classics--designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original classic. These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page.
Victor Hugo, 2011
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The Hunchback of Neiman Marcus: A Novel About Marriage, ...
. . My name is Holly. This book tells my story— a coming-of-middle-age story.
Sonya Sones, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUNCHBACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hunchback is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fresh shots of Moto X (2015) and Moto G (2015) leak - TechnoBuffalo
The dimple has been minimized by quite a bit, too, while the hunchback is no longer visible. There's a chance the device could simply be a new ... «TechnoBuffalo, Jul 15»
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A nearly flawless 'Godspell,' updated at WBT
... songbook (stage musicals “Wicked,” “Pippin,” “Godspell” and film scores “Enchanted,” “Pocahontas,” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”) at ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Jul 15»
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'Victor Frankenstein' Is the Unholy Marriage of Mary Shel … - Indiewire
"Victor Frankenstein" is told from the hunchback's point of view, only he's a ... "When he meets Victor, Igor starts out as a hunchback in the circus ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
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Exposing the inability to dream big: Baahubali shows Bollywood …
... exploring new ideas (Rajamouli's Eega had a fly, Shankar's I had a hunchback as the protagonist) and creating something new every time, ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
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Disney animated characters trivia | Bluffton Today
In “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1996), three of the gargoyles had names. What are they? (Victor, Hugo and LaVerne). 17. In “Frozen” ... «Bluffton Today, Jul 15»
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Disney Supercut [TRAILER]: 'Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', 'Lion King …
... Oliver & Company, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, ... «Mstarz, Jul 15»
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Trailer for 'Floyd Norman - An Animated Life' - Feature Doc on 1st …
... Inc.," "Mulan," "Dinosaur" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." He continues to work for Disney as a freelance consultant on various projects ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
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Martinez's vivid hunchback provides the highlights in MLO's …
Canio in Pagliacci kills his wife and her lover in a jealous rage. In Rigoletto, the title court jester is often portrayed as a dark, narcissistic villain ... «South Florida Classical Review, Jul 15»
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BC News Friends to follow
... “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Hercules,” “Mulan,” ... «Bryan County News, Jul 15»
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BWW Interview: Alan Menken Get His Wish for DUDDY KRAVITZ …
With Hunchback - which I was so proud of, everyone was saying it's going to Broadway - but it's actually going for regional and amateur stock ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»

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