Definition

Connected to or associated with coughing.

Example

The tussal symptoms included a persistent cough and sore throat.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit under the weather lately.

Oh no! Is it something serious?

Not really, just a tussal cough that won't go away.

That sounds annoying. Have you seen a doctor about it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tussal' originates from Latin 'tussis', meaning cough. It refers to something related to or causing a cough.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tussis' which means cough in Latin, and remember that 'tussal' relates to something that causes a cough.

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