actinal

adjective

ac·ti·nal | \ ˈak-tə-nəl, (ˈ)ak-¦tī-nᵊl\

Definition of actinal

(Entry 1 of 2)

: belonging to the part of a radiate animal from which the tentacles or arms radiate and where the mouth is situated —often used as an equivalent of oral

-actinal

adjective combining form

-ac·ti·nal | \ ¦ak-tə-nəl, ˌak-¦tī-nᵊl\

Definition of -actinal (Entry 2 of 2)

: -actine

History and Etymology for actinal

Adjective

Greek aktīn-, aktís “ray, beam, spoke of a wheel” + -al entry 1

Adjective combining form

Greek aktīn-, aktís “ray, beam, spoke of a wheel” + -al entry 1

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The first known use of actinal was in 1857

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