-al; -ial, -eal
(Latin: suffix; pertaining to, like, of the kind of, relating to, characterized by, belonging to; action of, process of)
hypogeal (adjective), more hypogeal, most hypogeal
1. Referring to something that develops under the surface of the ground: Some insect larvae are hypogeal in that they grow underground.
2. In botany, concerning growth underground: Such hypogeal plants are the peanuts and truffles.
2. In botany, concerning growth underground: Such hypogeal plants are the peanuts and truffles.
The cotyledons of seed-bearing plants are hypogeal in which the leaves begin maturing under the surface of the soil.
iliococcygeal (adjective) (not comparable)
Concerning the ilium and the coccyx: Kitty accidentally fell down on her tailbone (the last vertebrae at the base of the spine) and, in addition, affected part of her hipbone and pelvis area, which the doctor diagnosed her as having a very bad iliococcygeal injury.
immortal (adjective) (not comparable)
1. Referring to a life that never ends; not mortal; not liable or subject to death; deathless, undying; living for ever; such as, the immortal soul: Many religions teach that when a person lives a holy life or is committed to a certain theology, that he or she will be immortal after leaving this mortal life.
2. In a wider sense, not liable to perish or decay; everlasting, imperishable, unfading, incorruptible: In the Christian religion, Jesus is considered to be the immortal saviour.
3. Concerning the fame of famous works or of their authors; lasting through an unlimited succession of ages that will not fade from the memory of men; remembered or celebrated through all time: Shakespeare's immortal plays are presented on state in many countries around the world.
2. In a wider sense, not liable to perish or decay; everlasting, imperishable, unfading, incorruptible: In the Christian religion, Jesus is considered to be the immortal saviour.
3. Concerning the fame of famous works or of their authors; lasting through an unlimited succession of ages that will not fade from the memory of men; remembered or celebrated through all time: Shakespeare's immortal plays are presented on state in many countries around the world.
To make a speech immortal you don't have to make it everlasting.
inaugural (adjective) (not comparative)
Relating to the beginning of an institution, an activity, or a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a major public leader's term in office: There have been many Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States.
The inaugural speeches are made in connection with the following Executive Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
incorporeal (adjective), more incorporeal, most incorporeal
1. Relating to something that is not composed of matter; having no material nor physical existence: In Jim's dream, an incorporeal spirit came from nowhere and told him to go visit his old mother before it was too late.
2. Etymology: from Latin incorporeus; from in-, "not" + corporeus, "body" + -al, "relating to" .
2. Etymology: from Latin incorporeus; from in-, "not" + corporeus, "body" + -al, "relating to" .
infinitesimal (adjective), more infinitesimal, most infinitesimal
Resembling something that is very small or minute: Even though the infinitesimal speck Marie had in her eye was quickly removed, it had been feeling like a boulder because it was so painful.
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interdigital (adjective) (not comparable)
Regarding something located or occurring between the fingers or toes: Dr. Lawson looked at the tissues between Tom's toes and told him that he had an interdigital fungus infection which could be treated and cured easily.
intergluteal (adjective), more intergluteal, most intergluteal
Between the buttocks which is the prominence formed by the gluteal muscles on either side: One of the several disorders of the intergluteal region is the deep gluteal syndrom.
intracorporeal (adjective), more intracorporeal, most intracorporeal
A reference to something being located or occurring within a body: Naturally, some intracorporeal parts are the lungs, the heart, the stomach, the bones or the skeleton, the brain, the muscles, etc.
intragluteal (adjective) (not comparable)
Concerning something being situated within the gluteal muscle or introduced into the gluteal muscle: Dr. Edwards gave Jim an intragluteal rabies vaccination.
juxtaepiphyseal (adjective) (not comparable)
Near to or adjoining an epiphysis; juxtaepiphysial: During Jim's health examination, Dr. Smart located a tumor in the juxtaepiphyseal are close to the rounded end of one of the long bones in Jm's body,
labioglossalaryngeal (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining conjointly to, or the joining of, the lips, tongue, and larynx: Labioglossalaryngeal bulbar paralysis involves the the voice box, glossa, and the lips.
lacteal (adjective), more lacteal, most lacteal
1. Concerning milk: Some lacteal products are yogurt, butter, buttermilk, and cheese.
2. Pertaining to the production of milk: Towards the end of her pregnancy, Jill's breasts became larger and tender because the lacteal ducts were filling with milk in preparation for her newborn baby.
3. Descriptive of or containing chyle: Jack learned in class that lacteal vessels existed in the intestines.
2. Pertaining to the production of milk: Towards the end of her pregnancy, Jill's breasts became larger and tender because the lacteal ducts were filling with milk in preparation for her newborn baby.
3. Descriptive of or containing chyle: Jack learned in class that lacteal vessels existed in the intestines.
laryngeal (adjective) (not comparable)
1. Relating to the larynx: Because Lynn had a laryngeal infection, Dr. Smith, the ottorhinolarynologist, said that she should not talk at all, stay home, and and not teach in school for a whole week.
2. A speech sound produced by constriction the larynx: Ginny spoke with a laryngeal, or creaky, voice by tightening her larynx to make very low sounds.
2. A speech sound produced by constriction the larynx: Ginny spoke with a laryngeal, or creaky, voice by tightening her larynx to make very low sounds.
leal (adjective), more leal, most leal
Mainly in Scotland, loyal; true: honest: While spending time in Scotland, Jenny found out that real friends were always very leal.
