Definition

Related to hormones, which are substances in the body that control various functions and processes.

Example

Many teenagers experience hormonal changes during puberty.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit off lately, like I'm really hormonal.

I get that! Sometimes my mood swings are crazy during that time of the month.

Yeah, it’s like everything feels amplified, right?

Exactly! Hormones can really mess with us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hormonal → It is formed from "hormone" (from Greek "hormōn", meaning to set in motion or excite) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "hormonal" refers to something that pertains to hormones, which are substances that set processes in motion within the body.

Memory Tip

Think of hormones as substances that 'set things in motion' in the body, and remember that 'hormonal' means related to those substances.

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