heypolyglot
Italian

anatomico

/a.naˈtɔ.mi.ko/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

anatomical, ergonomic

  • Relating to anatomy or bodily structure.
  • Designed to fit the contours of the body comfortably; orthopaedic or ergonomic.

In a sentence

Ho comprato un cuscino anatomico per alleviare il mal di collo.

I bought an orthopaedic pillow to relieve neck pain.

Nel laboratorio c'era un modello anatomico del corpo umano.

In the laboratory there was an anatomical model of the human body.

Questo sedile non è abbastanza anatomico per i lunghi viaggi.

This seat is not ergonomic enough for long journeys.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
anatomicomasculine · singular
anatomicafeminine · singular
anatomicimasculine · plural
anatomichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • When referring to pillows, mattresses, or seats, it means contoured, ergonomic, or orthopaedic.

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