Hormonal Meaning
/hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPertaining to hormones.
adjOf or pertaining to the menstrual cycle.
Sentence Examples
Love is simply a temporary hormonal imbalance.
Some flame retardants can cause cancer and hormonal disruptions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor said the patient's acne was due to ____ changes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor explained that her sudden mood swings were likely due to ____ changes.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ὁρμή (hormḗ) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Ancient Greek -άω (-áō) Ancient Greek ὁρμῶν (hormôn)lbor. English hormone Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English hormonal From hormone + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The authors also said they attempted to investigate whether there are differing breast cancer risks between hormonal and nonhormonal IUDs."
— 2023 March 21, Jessie Gretener, “Progestagen-only contraceptives carry similar, small breast cancer risk as other hormone contraceptives, study finds”, in CNN:
"All those male bodies and loud, virile male hormonal voices."
— 1984 February 4, Vincent F. Luti, “Mouths Open, Only Singing”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 28, page 5:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor said the patient's acne was due to ____ changes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor explained that her sudden mood swings were likely due to ____ changes.