fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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Wet weather encourages nearly all fungal diseases, including stem and leaf blight. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 This process also helps to prevent fungal disease and leaf drop. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026 Ensuring enough spacing reduces the risk of fungal diseases like blight by allowing airflow between plants. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Resistant, tolerant and susceptible cultivars Rose cultivars vary widely in their resistance to fungal disease. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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