adj

coronal

KO-ruh-nuhl

Coronal (adj) means relating to a crown or coronation. Example: “The coronal ceremony marked the start of his reign.”

adj

Relating to a crown or coronation.

"The coronal ceremony marked the start of his reign."

Relating to the coronal plane, an imaginary line dividing the body into front and back sections.

"The scan was taken along the coronal plane of the skull."

How to use coronal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to a crown, or (in anatomy) relating to the front-to-back dividing plane of the body.

Common pairings

coronal plane coronal suture

Word forms

more coronal comparative, coronals plural, most coronal superlative

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Etymology

From Latin "corōnālis," related to "corōna" ("crown").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for coronal

rational diagonal personal seasonal national optional regional hormonal fictional emotional irrational impersonal

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coronal” mean?

The word “coronal” means relating to a crown or coronation. In plain terms, relating to a crown, or (in anatomy) relating to the front-to-back dividing plane of the body.

How do you pronounce “coronal”?

“Coronal” is pronounced KO-ruh-nuhl (/ˈkɔɹənəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “coronal” in a sentence?

Here is “coronal” used in a sentence: “The coronal ceremony marked the start of his reign.”

What part of speech is “coronal”?

“Coronal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “coronal” come from?

The word “coronal” comes from Latin. From Latin "corōnālis," related to "corōna" ("crown").

How many meanings does “coronal” have?

“Coronal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a crown or coronation.