actinal

ac·ti·nal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tuh-nl, ak-tahyn-l]
- /ˈæk tə nl, ækˈtaɪn l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tuh-nl, ak-tahyn-l]
- /ˈæk tə nl, ækˈtaɪn l/

Definitions of actinal word

adjective actinal of or denoting the oral part of a radiate animal, such as a jellyfish, sea anemone, or sponge, from which the rays, tentacles, or arms grow 3
adjective actinal possessing rays or tentacles, as a jellyfish 3
adjective actinal of the oral region of a radiate animal, from which the rays or tentacles grow 3
adjective actinal having tentacles or rays. 1
adjective actinal pertaining to the oral area from which the arms or tentacles radiate. 1
adjective actinal (zoology) Pertaining to the side or surface around the mouth in an animal that has radial symmetry such as a starfish. 0

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Origin of actinal

First appearance:

before 1857

One of the 30% newest English words

1857; actin- + -al1; coined, with sense of def. 2, by Louis Agassiz

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Parts of speech for Actinal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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actinal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Antonyms for actinal

adjective actinal

abactinal — (of organisms showing radial symmetry) situated away from or opposite to the mouth; aboral

Just one Antonym for actinal