Beckenteil

Beckenteil is a rarely used German compound noun that can be understood as the part or section of a "Becken" (basin, pool, or pelvis) in different technical contexts. Because it is not a widely standardized term, its precise meaning depends on the field and the specific text in which it appears.

Etymology and usage

The word combines Becken, meaning basin or pelvis, with Teil, meaning part. In technical or scientific writings, Beckenteil may be used to denote a subdivision within a larger Becken, but the form is not common in everyday language. Its occurrence is more likely in specialized or historical sources, where authors describe components of a basin, tank, reservoir, or anatomical region.

Possible interpretations

- In anatomy or medicine, Beckenteil could refer to a portion of the pelvis or pelvic region, though standard terminology would more often use terms like Becken or Pelvis and related subregions.

- In engineering, hydraulics, or civil engineering, Beckenteil could denote a specific section of a basin, tank, or sedimentation basin within a larger system.

- In geography or hydrology, it might describe a sub-basin or part of a watershed associated with a larger basin.

Usage guidance

Because Beckenteil is not a common term, readers are advised to rely on more precise alternatives such as Beckenabschnitt, Beckenpart, Pelvis, or the specific designation of the component in question (e.g., “pelvic region,” “basin section,” or “basin compartment”). When encountered, the definition should be taken from the immediate context or the source’s glossary.

See also

Becken, Beckenboden, Pelvis, Basin, Reservoir, Tank.

References

Beckenteil is not widely represented in standard dictionaries; consult field-specific glossaries or historical texts for context-specific uses.