adjective
Uncommon
intestinal
ihn-TEHS-tih-nuhl
Intestinal (adjective) means relating to the intestines. Example: “The infection caused severe intestinal pain.”
adjective
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Relating to the intestines.
"The infection caused severe intestinal pain."
How to use intestinal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the intestines, part of the digestive system.
Common pairings
intestinal tract
intestinal bacteria
intestinal discomfort
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Etymology
From Latin intestinalis, from intestinum, "intestine."
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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.
