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Meaning of "overbite" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERBITE

overbite  [ˈəʊvəˌbaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERBITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overbite 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 OVERBITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Overbite

Overbite commonly refers to a lower jaw being too far behind the upper jaw or a misalignment of the teeth. Medically, the term refers to the extent of vertical overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors, measured relative to the incisal ridges. The term overbite does not refer to a specific condition, nor is it a form of malocclusion. Rather an absent or excess overbite would be a malocclusion. Normal overbite is between 3–5 mm and is commonly expressed as a percentage.

Definition of overbite in the English dictionary

The definition of overbite in the dictionary is an extension of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed Also called: vertical overlap.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERBITE


backbite
ˈbækˌbaɪt
brontobyte
ˈbrɒntəʊˌbaɪt
cenobite
ˈsiːnəʊˌbaɪt
crossbite
ˈkrɒsˌbaɪt
exabyte
ˈɛksəˌbaɪt
frostbite
ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt
gigabyte
ˈɡɪɡəˌbaɪt
Jacobite
ˈdʒækəˌbaɪt
kilobyte
ˈkɪləˌbaɪt
megabyte
ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt
Moabite
ˈməʊəˌbaɪt
niobite
ˈnaɪəˌbaɪt
petabyte
ˈpɛtəˌbaɪt
Rechabite
ˈrɛkəˌbaɪt
snakebite
ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt
terabyte
ˈtɛrəˌbaɪt
trilobite
ˈtraɪləˌbaɪt
underbite
ˈʌndəˌbaɪt
yottabyte
ˈjɒtəˌbaɪt
zettabyte
ˈzɛtəˌbaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERBITE

overbeaten
overbed
overbejeweled
overbet
overbetting
overbid
overbidden
overbidder
overbig
overbill
overblanket
overbleach
overblew
overblouse
overblow
overblown
overboard
overboil
overbold
overboldly

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERBITE

albite
bite
chalybite
coenobite
columbite
coquimbite
epistilbite
fleabite
his bark is worse than his bite
insect bite
love bite
mosquito bite
plumbite
rebite
sorbite
sound bite
soundbite
stilbite
tax bite
ytterbite

Synonyms and antonyms of overbite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overbite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERBITE

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

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobremordida
570 millions of speakers

English

overbite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

overbite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تراكب العضة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прикус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

overbite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overbite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

supraclusion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Overbite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überbiss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過蓋咬合
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오바
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overbite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

overbite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேற்பல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओव्हरबिट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

overbite
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

overbite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zgryz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прикус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

overbite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατακόρυφη επικάλυψη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overbite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överbett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overbite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERBITE»

The term «overbite» is regularly used and occupies the 73.807 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERBITE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERBITE»

Discover the use of overbite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overbite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Overbite
The sequel to Meg Cabot’s bestselling paranormal romance with bite - Insatiable
Meg Cabot, 2013
2
Blood Lite II: Overbite
Presents a collection of short, humorous horror fiction by such authors as L.A. Banks, Heather Graham, and Kelley Armstrong.
Kevin J. Anderson, 2011
3
Dave Cooper's Overbite: paintings & drawings of mostly ...
This book also doubles as the sixth "issue" of Cooper's ongoing comic book series, Weasel, though as a stand-alone hardcover art book it bears little relation to the first five issues; it functions much better as a catalog for upcoming and ...
Dave Cooper, 2003
4
Orthopedic Physical Assessment
With posterior crossbite, there is a transverse abnormal relation of the teeth. In underbite, the mandibular teeth are unilaterally, bilaterally, or in pairs in buccoversion (i.e., they lie anterior to the maxillary teeth). In overbite, the anterior maxillary ...
David J. Magee, 2008
5
The Impact of Overbite on Indicators of Temporomandibular ...
Current research is attempting to isolate factors contributing to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) so that clinical treatment may be provided to decrease its occurrence.
David Lloyd Brockman, 1991
6
An Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Outcomes: A ...
Handicapping labiolingual deviation index by Draker (1960) Measurements include cleft palate (all or none), traumatic deviations (all or none), overjet (mm), overbite (mm), mandibular protrusion (mm), anterior open bite (mm), and labiolingual ...
Alene Thao Le, 2006
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A Dictionary of Dentistry
255 overbite osteopetrosis (Albers–Scho ̈nberg disease, marble bone disease) n. A congenital abnormality characterized by abnormally dense and brittle bones which have a tendency to fracture. It may be associated with delayed tooth ...
Robert Ireland, 2010
8
Overbite
Even though Jack vowed to protect her, Lettie knows his mother won't give up until she's permanently extracted from his life! Overbite is a charmingly campy tale of "love at first bite" in 1950's Los Angeles.
D. McKinney, 2012
9
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatment
A decrease in this angle is considered important in helping to prevent a return of the original deep overbite. Fig. 8.7.9 At bond/band removal five months later. Compared to the original frontal view Fig. 8.7.1, overbite and midline corrections are ...
Thomas Rakosi, Thomas M. Graber, 2011
10
Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design
This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to explain the origin of and possible solutions to many different occlusal problems. Dr. Peter E. Dawson guides the reader along the way providing balanced explanations of theory and technique.
Peter E. Dawson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERBITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overbite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Slave in the Fields: A Reporter Goes Undercover in the San Quintin …
No, we are very ugly, we have an overbite, big teeth, and a mustache” – she breaks out into a laugh. She adds: “You see, even you have itching ... «Truth-Out, Jul 15»
2
Paper Towns Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think About the …
"That is to say, as an actress, Delevingne mostly communicates with eyebrows, hair pushes, and a knowing overbite." 3. HitFix's Gregory ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
3
6 Things People With Sleep Apnea Wish You Knew
After his diagnosis, he learned that children can inherit facial features — like a recessed chin, large tonsils, or a large overbite, among others ... «Everyday Health, Jul 15»
4
Tampons Aren't Considered A Necessity In Most States — But These …
This strange tax break is due to a 1962 case in which an orthodontist asserted that playing the clarinet can correct an overbite — which meant ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
5
Summer cold or allergies?
... can result in chronic mouth breathing, associated with the development of a high, arched palate, an elevated upper lip, and an overbite. «KARE, Jul 15»
6
Alameda's Adoptable Pets: Other animals make great companions, too
GOLIATH is a sleek shorthaired gray 4-year-old male with a charming overbite. RABBIT ROW: MARIANNE is a beautiful red-eyed white rabbit, ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
7
Spodak Dental Group in Florida Named Top 1% Nationwide …
Invisalign(R) effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite, and consists of smooth, ... «Massachusetts Newswire, Jul 15»
8
Told Invisalign won't work for you? It may be time to ask again
... underbite, overbite, crossbite, and open bite. Many patients who have been told they were not a candidate for Invisalign treatment may be a ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
9
Spodak Dental Group in Florida Among Top 1% Nationwide …
Invisalign(R) effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite, and consists of smooth, ... «California Newswire, Jul 15»
10
Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Alan Frame, is Now Offering Complimentary …
Dr. Frame can use Invisalign to correct many issues, including overbite, underbite, crossbite, crooked teeth and spacing issues. Santa Clara ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»

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