umbilical
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for umbilical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta.
Synonyms
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How to use umbilical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin "umbilicus", meaning "navel", plus the adjective suffix "-al".
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What does “umbilical” mean?
The word “umbilical” means relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta. In plain terms, to do with the navel/umbilical cord — or, by extension, a supply cord linking a spacecraft to ground equipment.
How do you pronounce “umbilical”?
“Umbilical” is pronounced uhm-BIH-lih-kuhl (/ʌmˈbɪ.lɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “umbilical” in a sentence?
Here is “umbilical” used in a sentence: “The umbilical cord was clamped shortly after birth.”
What part of speech is “umbilical”?
Depending on how it is used, “umbilical” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “umbilical” come from?
The word “umbilical” comes from Latin. From Latin "umbilicus", meaning "navel", plus the adjective suffix "-al".
How many meanings does “umbilical” have?
“Umbilical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta.