What does abdominal mean?
Abdominal means Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral..
Abdominal
/æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral.
- (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 muscles
abdominal cavity
Synonyms for abdominal
Antonyms for abdominal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more abdominal
- most abdominal
- abdominals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for abdominal?
Common synonyms include ventral, Cypriniformes.
What is the opposite of abdominal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use abdominal in a sentence?
abdominal muscles
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