coronal Meaning & Definition
What Does Coronal Mean?
Coronal is an adjective that means Relating to a crown or coronation. It can also mean Relating to the corona of a star. As a noun, it means A crown or coronet. As a noun, it means Alternative form of cronel (“lance-part”).
Quick Facts About Coronal
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒɹənəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | chaplet, wreath and garland |
| Plural | coronals |
| Comparative / superlative | more coronal, most coronal |
Coronal Definition (Adjective)
- Relating to a crown or coronation.
- Relating to the corona of a star.
- Relating to the corona of a flower.
- Relating to a sound made with the tip or blade of the tongue.
- Relating to the coronal plane that divides a body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front).
- Relating to the external (supragingival) portion of the tooth.
- Relating to the corona glandis.
- Relating to a coroner's duties and findings.
Coronal as a Noun
- A crown or coronet.
- A wreath or garland of flowers.
- The frontal bone, over which the ancients wore their coronae or garlands.
- A consonant produced with the tip or blade of the tongue.
Noun
- Alternative form of cronel (“lance-part”).
Noun
- Obsolete form of colonel.
Synonyms of Coronal
Coronal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Coronal
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Coronal in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
coronal (comparative more coronal, superlative most coronal)
coronal (plural coronals)
Origin of Coronal
From Middle English coronal, from Anglo-Norman coronal, from Latin corōnālis (“related to a crown”), from corōna (“a crown”).
How Do You Say Coronal?
The standard pronunciation of coronal is //ˈkɒɹənəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Coronal
Is coronal an adjective or a noun?
Coronal is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for coronal?
Close synonyms of coronal are chaplet, wreath and garland. See the full list of coronal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of coronal?
The plural of coronal is coronals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of coronal?
The comparative form is more coronal and the superlative form is most coronal.