umbilical
Umbilical (adj) means relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta. Example: “The umbilical cord was clamped shortly after birth.”
How to use umbilical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the navel/umbilical cord — or, by extension, a supply cord linking a spacecraft to ground equipment.
Word forms
umbilicals plural
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The _____ cord was clamped shortly after birth.
Etymology
From Latin "umbilicus", meaning "navel", plus the adjective suffix "-al".
Synonyms
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What does “umbilical” mean?
The word “umbilical” means relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta. In plain terms, to do with the navel/umbilical cord — or, by extension, a supply cord linking a spacecraft to ground equipment.
How do you pronounce “umbilical”?
“Umbilical” is pronounced uhm-BIH-lih-kuhl (/ʌmˈbɪ.lɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “umbilical” in a sentence?
Here is “umbilical” used in a sentence: “The umbilical cord was clamped shortly after birth.”
What part of speech is “umbilical”?
Depending on how it is used, “umbilical” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “umbilical” come from?
The word “umbilical” comes from Latin. From Latin "umbilicus", meaning "navel", plus the adjective suffix "-al".
How many meanings does “umbilical” have?
“Umbilical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta.