condylePronunciation: /ˈkɒndɪl, -dʌɪl/Definition of condyle noun Anatomy a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone. Derivatives condylar adjective condyloid adjective Origin: mid 17th century: from French, from Latin condylus, from Greek kondulos 'knuckle'condyle in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of condyle in the US English dictionary