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visceral

1 antonyms and opposites of visceral, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Relating to the internal organs of the body.

Antonyms

How to use visceral

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a visceral reaction visceral fear a visceral response

Etymology

From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “visceral” mean?

The word “visceral” means relating to the internal organs of the body. In plain terms, either literally about internal organs, or, more commonly, describing a strong, instinctive gut feeling.

How do you pronounce “visceral”?

“Visceral” is pronounced VIH-suh-ruhl (/ˈvɪsəɹəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “visceral” in a sentence?

Here is “visceral” used in a sentence: “The surgeon explained the visceral damage caused by the accident.”

What is the opposite of “visceral”?

The opposite of “visceral” — its antonyms — is intellectual.

What part of speech is “visceral”?

“Visceral” is an adjective.

Where does the word “visceral” come from?

The word “visceral” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs.".

Is “visceral” a common word?

“Visceral” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “visceral” have?

“Visceral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the internal organs of the body.

Related words

bodily eviscerate evisceration gut feeling gut reaction innate second nature viscera viscerate visceration visceroception visceromegaly visceroptosis viscerosensitive viscerosensory

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