# fungal

/ˈfəŋɡəɫ/ (US) · /fˈʌŋɡəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fungal
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

relating to or caused by a fungus. You use this to describe things like mushrooms or certain skin infections.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun.

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