plantar

adjective

plan·​tar ˈplan-tər How to pronounce plantar (audio)
-ˌtär
: of or relating to the sole of the foot
plantar wart

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There are a bunch of different stretches that incorporate plantar flexion (scope some examples here). Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin plantaris, from planta sole — more at place

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plantar was circa 1706

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“Plantar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

plantar

adjective
: of, relating to, or typical of the sole of the foot
the plantar aspect of the foot
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