Abdominal Meaning
/æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.
adjHaving the ventral fins under the abdomen and behind the pectoral fins.
Sentence Examples
I have abdominal gas.
That exercise is good for the abdominal muscles.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After eating too much, he felt a sharp pain in his ____ region that required medical attention.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete suffered a serious ____ injury during the game.
Word Origin & History
First attested in 1746. From New Latin abdōminālis, from Latin abdōmen. Equivalent to abdomin- + -al. Compare French abdominal.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After eating too much, he felt a sharp pain in his ____ region that required medical attention.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete suffered a serious ____ injury during the game.