adj
parietal
puh-REYE-uh-tuhl
Parietal (adj) means relating to the wall of a body cavity or organ. Example: “The parietal layer of the membrane lines the cavity wall.”
adj
1
Relating to the wall of a body cavity or organ.
"The parietal layer of the membrane lines the cavity wall."
2
Relating to the parietal bones, located at the top and sides of the skull.
"The scan showed unusual activity in the parietal region of the brain."
noun
1
Either of the two skull bones forming the top and sides of the head.
"The fracture ran across the left parietal."
How to use parietal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to a "wall" structure in the body — most commonly the parietal bones of the skull or the wall lining of an organ.
Common pairings
parietal bone
parietal lobe
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Word forms
- Plural
- parietals
- Comparative
- more parietal
- Superlative
- most parietal
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The _____ layer of the membrane lines the cavity wall.
Etymology
From Latin parietalis, from paries ("wall").
Rhymes for parietal
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What does “parietal” mean?
The word “parietal” means relating to the wall of a body cavity or organ. In plain terms, relating to a "wall" structure in the body — most commonly the parietal bones of the skull or the wall lining of an organ.
How do you pronounce “parietal”?
“Parietal” is pronounced puh-REYE-uh-tuhl (/pəˈɹaɪ.ə.təl/ in IPA).
How do you use “parietal” in a sentence?
Here is “parietal” used in a sentence: “The parietal layer of the membrane lines the cavity wall.”
What part of speech is “parietal”?
Depending on how it is used, “parietal” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “parietal” come from?
The word “parietal” comes from Latin. From Latin parietalis, from paries ("wall").
How many meanings does “parietal” have?
“Parietal” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the wall of a body cavity or organ.
