adjective Uncommon

intestinal

ihn-TEHS-tih-nuhl

Intestinal (adjective) means relating to the intestines. Example: “The infection caused severe intestinal pain.”

adjective

Relating to the intestines.

"The infection caused severe intestinal pain."

How to use intestinal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with the intestines, part of the digestive system.

Common pairings

intestinal tract intestinal bacteria intestinal discomfort

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The infection caused severe _____ pain.

From Latin intestinalis, from intestinum, "intestine."

Origin: Latin

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What does “intestinal” mean?

The word “intestinal” means relating to the intestines. In plain terms, to do with the intestines, part of the digestive system.

How do you pronounce “intestinal”?

“Intestinal” is pronounced ihn-TEHS-tih-nuhl (/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “intestinal” in a sentence?

Here is “intestinal” used in a sentence: “The infection caused severe intestinal pain.”

What part of speech is “intestinal”?

“Intestinal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “intestinal” come from?

The word “intestinal” comes from Latin. From Latin intestinalis, from intestinum, "intestine.".

Is “intestinal” a common word?

“Intestinal” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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