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humeral

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈhjuːmərəl/

KK: /ˈhjuːmərəl/

adjective
Definition

This word describes something that is connected to the upper arm bone or the shoulder area.


Example

The humeral region is important for shoulder movement.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been having some pain in my shoulder lately.
Sloth B
Oh no, that sounds uncomfortable! Is it a humeral issue?
Sloth A
Yes, I think it might be related to that area.
Sloth B
You should definitely see a doctor to get it checked out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shoulder
brachial
humeral
Antonyms
nonshoulder
unrelated
dissimilar
Root Explanation

Humeral → It is formed from "humerus" (from Latin, meaning shoulder) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "humeral" refers to something that is related to the shoulder.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for shoulder, 'humerus', to remember that 'humeral' means pertaining to the shoulder.

Visually Confused Words
numeral
humoral
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