Occipital

Pronunciation: /ɑːkˈsɪpətəl/

Occipital (adjective)

  1. Connected to the back part of the head or skull.

Examples

  • The occipital bone protects the brain.
  • She felt pain in the occipital region.

Common collocations: occipital lobe, occipital nerve, occipital area

Synonyms of Occipital

Formal

Antonyms of Occipital

  • anatomical position