cankerous Meaning & Definition
What Does Cankerous Mean?
Cankerous is an adjective that means Infected with canker; ulcerous. It is also used to mean Causing canker; ulcerating.
Word Facts for Cankerous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | unhealthy, ulcerous and ulcerated |
| Comparative / superlative | more cankerous, most cankerous |
Cankerous Definition (Adjective)
- Infected with canker; ulcerous.
- Causing canker; ulcerating.
Synonyms of Cankerous
Cankerous synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cankerous (comparative more cankerous, superlative most cankerous)
Words That Rhyme With Cankerous
Origin of Cankerous
From canker + -ous.
Cankerous: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is cankerous?
Cankerous is an adjective.
What is another word for cankerous?
You can replace cankerous with words such as unhealthy, ulcerous and ulcerated. See the full list of cankerous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of cankerous?
The comparative form is more cankerous and the superlative form is most cankerous.