“Humerus” or “Humorous”

Overview

humerus / humorous are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

humerus: (noun) bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

humorous: (adjective) full of or characterized by humor.

Pronunciation

humerus: hh·y·UW·m·er·ah·s

humorous: hh·y·UW·m·er·ah·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “humerus”

…suffered a fracture of the humerus bone in his shoulder.
Confuciusornis had an exceptionally large humerus (upper arm bone).
The humerus represents 50 percent of the…
Bone – glenoid, humerus — injury or degenerative change…
…collum humeri (Neck of the humerus)
…largely downwards meaning that the humerus could not be lifted above…
The upper end of the humerus lacked the large opening (foramen)…
…a M. supracoracoideus lifting the humerus via a tendon running through…
…bones and part of the humerus (upper arm bone).
…'ball' (the head of the humerus).

Examples of “humorous”

…and some more bizarre and humorous carvings such as a sow…
…been mentioned in several other humorous works, such as the short…
…working on radio with a humorous chronic on TSF.
…Meltdowns (2006), which shows the humorous side of public meltdowns, from…
…SFU also writes love songs, humorous songs, and philosophical songs.
…Dressler, and Earle in a humorous scene in the first act.
…wrote: ""'Orbo Novo' is a humorous and insightful take on [Bolte…
…B12's Tour: This is a humorous scene in which the cameras…
…musical theater composer who wrote humorous cabaret songs as well as…
…creole language, and are often humorous and topical, revolving around current…

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