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Wolff

Verb / wʊlf / Another word for wolff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wolff is a surname of German origin, which means 'wolf' in English.

Synonyms & similar words

kasparfriedrichwolff wolff Wolf Wolfe Woolf Wulf Volf Volff Vulff Woolff Wulff Wulfen Wolffs Wolffian Wolffish Wolffram Wolfframite Wolffishness Wolffianism

Common collocations

  • wolff's law
  • wolff's law of bone remodeling
  • wolff's law of adaptation
  • wolff's law states
  • wolff's law applies
  • wolff's law is

Word family

noun wolf

Usage note

Wolff is most commonly encountered as part of 'Wolff's law', a principle in bone physiology. It is not a standalone word with common synonyms or antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The Wolfs are coming!
  2. The famous German philosopher Christian Wolff was born in Breslau in 1679.
  3. The wolf howls at the moon.
  4. The Wolff family is known for their successful business.
  5. The wolf is a symbol of strength and independence.

Quotes

  • The wolf and the dog are both of the same kind, and are therefore brethren.
  • The wolf may lose his teeth, but not his nature.
  • The wolf is a cowardice animal, but he is very clever.

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