fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The most common diseases are crown rot, gray mold, and powdery mildew, all of which are fungal infections caused by stagnant air and waterlogged soil. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Get Rid of Houseplant Pests Thanks to its disinfecting properties, hydrogen peroxide can help fight fungal infections like powdery mildew and kill the eggs and larvae of insects. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

This may reduce unwanted fungal elements and reduce inflammation and itching. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 July 2026

These lower limbs would be most susceptible to decline and fungal activity. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fungal

• jungle
• antifungal

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling fungi

2

: caused by a fungus

a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl 

1

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi

2

: caused by a fungus

fungal infections