cephalic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Antonyms 1.3 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin and Greek origins: cephalicus and kephalikos (κεφαλος) respectively, both meaning "head".

[edit] Adjective

cephalic (comparative more cephalic, superlative most cephalic)

1. Of or referring to the head; headlike
2. Of, or pertaining to, the cephalon

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• cephalo-
• -cephalic

[edit] Antonyms

• caudal

[edit] References

• (etymology) Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, 10th Edition