A learned formation from Latin gibbosus, “humped”, with the French ending -ité.
A learned formation from Latin gibbosus, “humped”, with the French ending -ité.
What is a gibbosité?
A hump or rounded projection, especially on the back.
Is gibbosité feminine?
Yes: une gibbosité.
Is it only a medical word?
No, it can also describe a bulge on a plant or surface.
Does it always refer to the spine?
No, the broader sense covers other raised shapes.
What is its plural?
Des gibbosités.