medical
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
KK: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to the study or practice of health and medicine.
Example
She is studying medical science at the university.
Conversation
I just got my medical check-up yesterday.
How did it go? Everything okay?
Yeah, the doctor said my health is good, just a few medical tips for staying fit.
That's great to hear! It's always good to get advice from a professional.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clinical
therapeutic
healthcare
Antonyms
nonmedical
unhealthy
disease
noun
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available
Conversation
I just had my medical check-up yesterday.
Oh really? How did it go?
It was fine, just the usual questions and tests for the medical exam.
Root Explanation
Medical → It is formed from "medicus" (meaning physician or healer) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "medical" refers to anything pertaining to the practice of healing or medicine.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'physician' ('medicus') and remember that 'medical' relates to anything concerning healing or medicine.
Visually Confused Words
unmedical
comedical
edictal
medal
premedical
nonmedical
methodical
remedial