Word
fungal
Phoneticsfun·gal, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfəŋɡəɫ/
UK/fˈʌŋɡəl/
Biology
Definition
adj. relating to or caused by a fungus. You use this to describe things like mushrooms or certain skin infections.
adj. relating to, consisting of, or caused by fungi. Often used in medical or biological contexts to describe infections or growth patterns.
Examples
“The doctor gave me a cream for my fungal infection.”
“Damp conditions in the basement encouraged fungal growth on the old wooden beams.”
“The researcher noted that the fungal spores were highly resistant to traditional cleaning agents, requiring a more specialized chemical treatment to eradicate them completely.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor gave me a cream for my fungal infection.”
contextual
“Damp conditions in the basement encouraged fungal growth on the old wooden beams.”
complex
“The researcher noted that the fungal spores were highly resistant to traditional cleaning agents, requiring a more specialized chemical treatment to eradicate them completely.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Worldwide, snake fungal disease has been linked to a fall in wild snake populations .” “Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a "fungal giant" that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become.” “It helps form insect exoskeletons, fungal cell walls, fish scales, and structures such as the beaks of squids and octopi.” Etymology
From fungus + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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