-al; -ial, -eal

(Latin: suffix; pertaining to, like, of the kind of, relating to, characterized by, belonging to; action of, process of)

asterial (noun), more asterial, most asterial
Pertaining to stars: A starfish has a very asterial shape, for example.
atlantoaxial (noun) (not comparable)
Referring to the atlas and the axis; denoting the joint between the first two cervical vertebrae: The first and second cervical vertebrae that meet at the joint is called the atlantoaxial joint.

The uppermost cervical vertebra (the atlas) rotates around the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra (the axis). The joint between the axis and atlas is a pivot type of joint that allows the head to turn.

atonal
Music that is played without harmony; lacking harmony; unharmonious.
atrial (adjective)
1. Relating to or belonging to the central area in a building that is open to the sky.
2. The chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways; especially, one of the two upper chambers of the heart.
aural (adjective), more aural, most aural
1. Characterized by, or pertaining, to the ear or hearing: Nigel's mother had excellent aural abilities and could even hear every word that was whispered in the room next door!
2. Regarding an aura: Jenny noticed aural symptoms that always preceded her migraine headaches.
auspicial (adjective), more auspicial, most auspicial
Of or pertaining to a favorable sign or indicating that a future success is probable for an activity: "James found that it was an auspicial decision to apply for a new job after his previous employment was terminated because the company he worked for was decreasing the number of workers they had for economic reasons."
axial
Relating to, or operating, along an axis.
axial flow
Any flow parallel to an axis; especially, a flow in turbomachinery in which the flowing fluid always moves parallel to the length of the rotating shaft; as in an axial-flow turbine.
bacterial
balneal
Of or pertaining to baths or to bathing.
beneficial (adjective), more beneficial, most beneficial
Descriptive of that which brings about a positive result, is favorable, and good: Drinking lots of fresh water is a beneficial action which supports good health.
biaxial
biennial
1. Happening every two years.
2. Used to describe a plant that lives for two years and produces flowers and fruit in the second year.

Note: biannual means "twice a year"; which is, within the same year.

bilabial
bilateral
1. In politics, involving or carried out by two groups; especially, the political representatives of two countries.
2. Relating to or affecting both of two sides; bilateralism, bilaterally.
3. Arranged symmetrically on opposite sides of an axis.