adjective
- Having a projecting lower jaw or chin; characterized by forward protrusion of the lower face.
Usage: technical; anatomy/anthropology
Examples
- The fossil skull displayed prognathic features typical of early hominins.
- Prognathic jaw structure is common in certain dog breeds.
- The anthropologist noted the prognathic profile in the skeletal remains.
- Some individuals have a naturally prognathic bite that may require orthodontic treatment.
- The prognathic condition was evident in the side profile of the specimen.