adj
Uncommon
cervical
SUR-vihk-l
Cervical (adj) means relating to the neck. Example: “He suffered a cervical spine injury in the crash.”
adj
1
Relating to the neck.
"He suffered a cervical spine injury in the crash."
2
Relating to the cervix.
"She went for a routine cervical screening."
How to use cervical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the neck, or specifically to the cervix (lower part of the uterus).
Common pairings
cervical spine
cervical cancer
cervical screening
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Etymology
From Latin cervix ("neck") + the adjective suffix -al, via French cervical.
Rhymes for cervical
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What does “cervical” mean?
The word “cervical” means relating to the neck. In plain terms, relating to the neck, or specifically to the cervix (lower part of the uterus).
How do you pronounce “cervical”?
“Cervical” is pronounced SUR-vihk-l (/ˈsɝ.vɪk.l̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “cervical” in a sentence?
Here is “cervical” used in a sentence: “He suffered a cervical spine injury in the crash.”
What part of speech is “cervical”?
“Cervical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cervical” come from?
The word “cervical” comes from Latin. From Latin cervix ("neck") + the adjective suffix -al, via French cervical.
Is “cervical” a common word?
“Cervical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cervical” have?
“Cervical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the neck.
