kościec

From kość +‎ -iec.

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔɕ.t͡ɕɛt͡s/

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• Rhymes: -ɔɕt͡ɕɛt͡s
• Syllabification: koś‧ciec

kościec m inan (related adjective kośćcowy)

1. (anatomy) skeleton (system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals)

   Synonyms: szkielet, układ kostny, układ szkieletowy

2. (figurative, literary) skeleton, frame, framework (central core of something that gives shape to the entire structure)

   Synonyms: podstawa, rdzeń, szkielet

3. (figurative, literary) moral backbone (inner strength, integrity, and conviction to uphold ethical principles and standards, especially when facing difficult situations or opposition)

   Synonym: kręgosłup moralny

• kościec in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• kościec in Polish dictionaries at PWN
• kościec in PWN's encyclopedia