facial — relating to or affecting the face
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or affecting the face
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪʃəl/
Example Sentences
- His facial expression showed he was not impressed with my cooking.
- The facial recognition system couldn't identify me after my haircut.
- She booked a facial appointment to prepare for her wedding.
facial
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfeɪʃəl/]
relating to or affecting the face
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'facies' meaning 'face' or 'appearance,' which evolved through Medieval Latin 'facialis' before entering English. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe anything relating to or affecting the face.
Breakdown
facies (face) + -al (adjective suffix forming adjectives from nouns, meaning 'of or relating to')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His facial expression showed he was not impressed with my cooking.”
“The facial recognition system couldn't identify me after my haircut.”
“She booked a facial appointment to prepare for her wedding.”
“The doctor examined his facial injuries after the accident.”
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