setal Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈsē-tə
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Setal as a Noun
1
a slender usually rigid or bristly and springy organ or part of an animal or plant
Setal as an Adjective
1
Of, pertaining to, or having setae.
Word Forms & Grammar
se·tae
se·tal adjective
seta
setae
setal
setal (comparative more setal, superlative most setal)
Words That Rhyme With Setal
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Origin of Setal
Origin 1: New Latin, from Latin saeta, seta bristle
Origin 2: From seta + -al.
First Known Use
circa 1793
Setal in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsē-tə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a slender usually rigid or bristly and springy organ or part of an animal or plant |
| Comparative / superlative | more setal, most setal |
| First known use | 1793 |
Pronouncing Setal
The standard pronunciation of setal is /ˈsē-tə/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sē).