adj
Uncommon
fungal
FUHNG-guhl
Fungal (adj) means relating to, caused by, or resembling fungi. Example: “Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection.”
adj
1
Relating to, caused by, or resembling fungi.
"Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection."
"Damp bathrooms are prone to fungal growth on grout and tiles."
How to use fungal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with fungi, most often used for infections and diseases caused by them.
Common pairings
fungal infection
fungal growth
antifungal treatment
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Word forms
- Plural
- fungals
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Etymology
From "fungus" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-al."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fungal” mean?
The word “fungal” means relating to, caused by, or resembling fungi. In plain terms, describes anything to do with fungi, most often used for infections and diseases caused by them.
How do you pronounce “fungal”?
“Fungal” is pronounced FUHNG-guhl (/ˈfʌŋɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fungal” in a sentence?
Here is “fungal” used in a sentence: “Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection.”
What part of speech is “fungal”?
“Fungal” is an adjective.
Is “fungal” a common word?
“Fungal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
