Tympanum
noun
The part of the ear that receives sound, also known as the eardrum.
The doctor examined my tympanum to check for any ear infections.
Often appears as...
- ruptured tympanum
- normal tympanum
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The big vertical area in a classical building, usually containing a sculpture or painting.
The ornate tympanum on that building beautifully depicts the history of the town.
Often appears as...
- gothic tympanum
- ornate tympanum
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
A part in some musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound, such as in a drum.
The drummer tightened the tympanum to produce a higher pitched sound.
Often appears as...
- tightening the tympanum
- tympanum pitch
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The part of the ear that receives sound, also known as the eardrum.
The doctor examined my tympanum to check for any ear infections.
Often appears as...
- ruptured tympanum
- normal tympanum
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The big vertical area in a classical building, usually containing a sculpture or painting.
The ornate tympanum on that building beautifully depicts the history of the town.
Often appears as...
- gothic tympanum
- ornate tympanum
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
A part in some musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound, such as in a drum.
The drummer tightened the tympanum to produce a higher pitched sound.
Often appears as...
- tightening the tympanum
- tympanum pitch
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Precision
Use 'tympanum' for accuracy when discussing anatomy or medical conditions of the ear.
The infection caused her tympanum to swell, affecting her hearing.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used by healthcare professionals, may confuse in everyday conversation.
After the accident, the paramedic said his tympanum was intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
'Tympanum' specifically refers to the eardrum, not other parts of the ear.
He felt a sharp pain in his tympanum, not in the ear canal.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Precision
Use 'tympanum' for accuracy when discussing anatomy or medical conditions of the ear.
The infection caused her tympanum to swell, affecting her hearing.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used by healthcare professionals, may confuse in everyday conversation.
After the accident, the paramedic said his tympanum was intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
'Tympanum' specifically refers to the eardrum, not other parts of the ear.
He felt a sharp pain in his tympanum, not in the ear canal.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Precision
Use 'tympanum' for accuracy when discussing anatomy or medical conditions of the ear.
The infection caused her tympanum to swell, affecting her hearing.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used by healthcare professionals, may confuse in everyday conversation.
After the accident, the paramedic said his tympanum was intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
'Tympanum' specifically refers to the eardrum, not other parts of the ear.
He felt a sharp pain in his tympanum, not in the ear canal.
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