nasal — relating to the nose
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the nose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪzəl/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's nasal laugh made everyone giggle even more.
- My nasal congestion is so bad I sound like a robot.
- The doctor examined her nasal cavity with a small camera.
nasal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɪzəl/]
relating to the nose
The doctor examined the patient's nasal passages to find the cause of the congestion.
The singer's nasal voice sounded different because of a bad cold. (nasal ← nose (Latin: nasus) + -al → relating to the nose)
The nasal allergy improved after proper medical care restored normal breathing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'nasus,' meaning 'nose.' The Romans used this root to describe anything related to or pertaining to the nose, forming the basis for anatomical and phonetic terminology in modern English.
Breakdown
nasus (nose) + -al (adjective suffix), literally meaning 'of or relating to the nose.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian's nasal laugh made everyone giggle even more.”
“My nasal congestion is so bad I sound like a robot.”
“The doctor examined her nasal cavity with a small camera.”
“In English, 'm', 'n', and 'ng' are nasal consonants.”
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