coronal

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/ˈkɒɹənəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to a crown or the crown of the head.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Relating to the corona of a star.

Examples

  • The solar eclipse allowed scientists to study the coronal features.

  • Coronal holes emit solar winds.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /kəˈɹoʊnəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to a crown or coronation.

  2. Relating to the corona of a flower.

  3. Relating to a sound made with the tip or blade of the tongue.

More examples

In context

  • The coronal mass ejection was powerful.

  • The coronal light during the eclipse is faint.

  • The law and his coronal oath require his undeniable assent to what laws the Parliament agree upon.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English coronal, from Anglo-Norman coronal, from Latin corōnālis (“related to a crown”), from corōna (“a crown”).