How Do You Spell CORONAL?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒɹɒnə͡l] (IPA)

The word "coronal" is spelled with a "c-o-r-o-n-a-l" sequence of letters. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, the first syllable "co-" is pronounced as /kɔː/ where "o" sounds like the "o" in "lot." The second syllable "-ro-" is pronounced as /rəʊ/ where "o" sounds like the "o" in "go" and "r" is a slightly rolled consonant. The final syllable "-nal" is pronounced as /nəl/ where "a" sounds like the "a" in "car" and "l" is a silent consonant.

CORONAL Meaning and Definition

1. Coronal is an adjective that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. One of its primary definitions pertains to the head or skull. In anatomy, it refers to a plane or section that divides the body into front and back portions, specifically with respect to the skull. A coronal section is made by cutting the body from one side to the other, perpendicular to the sagittal and transverse planes. This is commonly used in medical imaging, such as CT scans or MRIs, to visualize specific structures within the head. Additionally, a coronal suture is the line where the parietal bones in the skull meet the frontal bone.

   In another sense, "coronal" can refer to something resembling or related to a crown. For instance, a "coronal mass ejection" is a massive release of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's corona, which can affect Earth's magnetic field and cause geomagnetic storms. Similarly, a "coronal display" can refer to a display of royalty, often seen during grand ceremonies, where participants wear or hold crowns. This sense of the term can also apply to the head or to a specific area on the head, such as "coronal suture" mentioned earlier. Overall, the word "coronal" encompasses various definitions related to the head, crown, and planes of the body.

2. Relating to a corona.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • Belonging to a crown; pert. to the top of the head; in anat., accented.

   • A crown; a wreath; a garland.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CORONAL *

• cornal 33.3333333%
• cournal 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for CORONAL

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• oronasl
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• curonale
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• Corocan
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• Cronar
• colomnal
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• Comonax
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• Dorinal
• Decogonal
• Cortneye
• Lorinal

Etymology of CORONAL

The word "coronal" originates from the Latin word "corona", meaning "crown". It can be traced back to the Greek word "korone", which also means "crown". In both languages, "corona" or "korone" referred to something circular that encircles or surrounds like a crown. The term "coronal" is primarily used in fields such as anatomy and linguistics to describe things that are shaped like a crown or related to the crown of the head.

Similar spelling words for CORONAL

• corneal,
• coronilla,
• Coronel,
• cornwall.

Plural form of CORONAL is CORONALS