nonskeletal

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈskɛtəl/

KK: /nɑnˈskɛtəl/

adjective

Definition

Relating to parts of the body that are not part of the skeleton.

Example

The doctor explained the nonskeletal aspects of the injury.

Conversation

Did you know that the human body has many nonskeletal parts?

Yeah, like muscles and organs, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how everything works together.

I agree, the nonskeletal systems are just as important as the skeletal ones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

muscular

fleshy

soft

Antonyms

skeletal

thin

bony

Root Explanation

Nonskeletal → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "skeletal" (from Latin "skeletus", meaning dried up or skeleton). The word "nonskeletal" refers to something that is not related to or does not involve a skeleton.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'skeletal' referring to a skeleton — so nonskeletal means not related to a skeleton.

Visually Confused Words

endoskeletal