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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahy-ruh l]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahy-ruh l]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rəl/
Definitions of gyral word
- abbreviation GYRAL gyratory. 1
- adjective gyral Anatomy. of or relating to a gyrus. 1
- noun gyral Of or relating to a gyrus or gyri. 1
- adjective gyral having a circular, spiral, or rotating motion; gyratory 0
- adjective gyral of or relating to a convolution (gyrus) of the brain 0
- adjective gyral moving in a circular or spiral path; gyratory 0
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Origin of gyral
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; gyr- + -al1
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Parts of speech for Gyral
noun
adjective
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preposition
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gyral popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gyral usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gyral
adj gyral
- whirling — to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly: The merry-go-round whirled noisily.
- revolving — that revolves: a revolving table top.
- vertiginous — whirling; spinning; rotary: vertiginous currents of air.
- spinning — the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
- whirligig — something that whirls or revolves.
adjective gyral
- encircling — Enclosing, skirting.
- circumgyratory — characterized by circumgyration
- circumrotatory — Turning, rolling, or whirling round.