Definition

This word describes something that is connected to the part of the body located between the chest and the pelvis, where the stomach and other organs are found.

Example

He felt a sharp pain in his abdominal area after the workout.

Conversation

I've been doing some exercises to strengthen my abdominal muscles.

That's great! Strong abs can really improve your overall fitness.

Yeah, I read that they also help with posture.

Exactly! It's amazing how much our abdominal strength affects everything else.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A muscle located in the stomach area, often referred to in the plural form as abdominal muscles.

Example

She does exercises to strengthen her abdominals.

Conversation

I've been trying to strengthen my abdominal muscles lately.

That's great! How's it going so far?

Pretty good, but I can feel the burn in my abdominal area after workouts.

Root Explanation

Abdominal → It is formed from "abdomen" (from Latin "abdomen", meaning belly or stomach) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "abdominal" refers to something that pertains to the belly or stomach area.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'abdomen' which refers to the belly, and remember that 'abdominal' means related to the belly.

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