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
1
Relating to a crown or coronation.
"The coronal ceremony marked the start of his reign."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- coronals
- Comparative
- more coronal
- Superlative
- most coronal
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Etymology
From Latin "corōnālis," related to "corōna" ("crown").
Rhymes for coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
irrational
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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.
