abdominal

CEFRC1

/æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the part of the body between chest and hips.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having the ventral fins under the abdomen and behind the pectoral fins.

Examples

  • That exercise is good for the abdominal muscles.

  • I have abdominal gas.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Ventral, in describing a fin.

  2. Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.

  3. Belonging to the order Abdominales of fish.

More examples

In context

  • abdominal cavity

  • abdominal muscles

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

First attested in 1746. From New Latin abdōminālis, from Latin abdōmen. Equivalent to abdomin- + -al. Compare French abdominal.