Word
zonal
Phoneticszon·al
UK/zˈəʊnəl/
Definition
adj. relating to a specific area or region. It is often used in science to describe things that happen in different parts of a place.
adj. relating to a specific zone or region. Often used in scientific contexts to describe geographical or atmospheric divisions.
Examples
“The weather patterns show a clear zonal difference between the north and south.”
“Researchers are studying zonal variations in soil quality to determine the best crops for each part of the valley.”
“The planet's atmosphere is characterized by distinct zonal flows, where the equatorial regions rotate faster than the poles, creating the visible bands of clouds.”
Examples
simple
“The weather patterns show a clear zonal difference between the north and south.”
contextual
“Researchers are studying zonal variations in soil quality to determine the best crops for each part of the valley.”
complex
“The planet's atmosphere is characterized by distinct zonal flows, where the equatorial regions rotate faster than the poles, creating the visible bands of clouds.”
Etymology
First attested 1865–70, from zone + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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