Abdominal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Abdominal is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.
More Meanings
- (ichthyology) Having the ventral fins under the abdomen and behind the pectoral fins.
- (ichthyology) Ventral, in describing a fin.
- (zoology, obsolete) Belonging to the order Abdominales of fish.
- (zoology, obsolete) A fish of the order Abdominales.
- (colloquial) An abdominal muscle.
Example Sentences
abdominal cavity
abdominal muscles
Word Forms
- abdominals
Synonyms for abdominal
Depending on context, synonyms include ventral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peritoneal, belly, underside, lap, chest, stomachal.
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