visceral
Visceral (adj) means relating to the internal organs of the body. Example: “The surgeon explained the visceral damage caused by the accident.”
How to use visceral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally about internal organs, or, more commonly, describing a strong, instinctive gut feeling.
Word forms
more visceral comparative, most visceral superlative
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “visceral” mean?
The word “visceral” means relating to the internal organs of the body. In plain terms, either literally about internal organs, or, more commonly, describing a strong, instinctive gut feeling.
How do you pronounce “visceral”?
“Visceral” is pronounced VIH-suh-ruhl (/ˈvɪsəɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “visceral” in a sentence?
Here is “visceral” used in a sentence: “The surgeon explained the visceral damage caused by the accident.”
What is the opposite of “visceral”?
The opposite of “visceral” — its antonyms — is intellectual.
What part of speech is “visceral”?
“Visceral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “visceral” come from?
The word “visceral” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs.".
Is “visceral” a common word?
“Visceral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “visceral” have?
“Visceral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the internal organs of the body.
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