nasal
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nasal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the nose.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use nasal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin nasalis, built from nasus, "nose," plus the adjective ending "-alis."
Full origin of nasal →Frequently asked questions
What does “nasal” mean?
The word “nasal” means relating to the nose. In plain terms, to do with the nose — whether it's a body part, a spray, or the sound of a voice that seems to come through the nostrils.
How do you pronounce “nasal”?
“Nasal” is pronounced NAY-zuhl (/ˈneɪ.zəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “nasal” in a sentence?
Here is “nasal” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed a nasal spray for her blocked sinuses.”
What part of speech is “nasal”?
“Nasal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “nasal” come from?
The word “nasal” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin nasalis, built from nasus, "nose," plus the adjective ending "-alis.".
Is “nasal” a common word?
“Nasal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nasal” have?
“Nasal” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the nose.