adj
Uncommon
abdominal
ab-DOM-uh-nl
Abdominal (adj) means relating to the abdomen. Example: “She was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain.”
adj
1
Relating to the abdomen.
"She was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain."
noun
1
A muscle of the abdomen, especially as trained in exercise (usually plural: "abdominals").
"He does planks every morning to strengthen his abdominals."
How to use abdominal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing anything to do with the belly area, or (informally) the stomach muscles themselves.
Common pairings
abdominal pain
abdominal muscles
abdominal surgery
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Word forms
- Plural
- abdominals
- Comparative
- more abdominal
- Superlative
- most abdominal
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Etymology
From New Latin abdōminālis, from Latin abdōmen.
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What does “abdominal” mean?
The word “abdominal” means relating to the abdomen. In plain terms, describing anything to do with the belly area, or (informally) the stomach muscles themselves.
How do you pronounce “abdominal”?
“Abdominal” is pronounced ab-DOM-uh-nl (/æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “abdominal” in a sentence?
Here is “abdominal” used in a sentence: “She was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain.”
What is another word for “abdominal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “abdominal” include Cypriniformes.
What part of speech is “abdominal”?
Depending on how it is used, “abdominal” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “abdominal” come from?
The word “abdominal” comes from New Latin. From New Latin abdōminālis, from Latin abdōmen.
Is “abdominal” a common word?
“Abdominal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “abdominal” have?
“Abdominal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the abdomen.
What is the difference between abdominal and abdomen?
Abdomen is the noun naming the body part itself, while abdominal is the adjective used to describe anything relating to it, as in "abdominal pain" or "abdominal surgery." Abdominal can also function as a noun in fitness contexts, referring to a specific muscle.
What do people mean when they talk about training their "abdominals"?
In fitness and exercise contexts, "abdominals" (often shortened to "abs") refers to the muscles of the abdomen, especially those targeted by exercises like crunches or planks. The word is almost always used in the plural in this sense.
Is abdominal a medical term?
Yes, abdominal is commonly used in medical and clinical language to describe anything related to the abdomen, such as symptoms, organs, or procedures. It is also used more casually in everyday speech about exercise and body shape.
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