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

More importantly, garlic is rich in sulfur, which can inhibit fungal diseases in pepper plants. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

Plant them alongside companion plants like potatoes, peppers, beans, or peas, but avoid garlic, onions, and other cruciferous plants that may increase the risk of both plants suffering from a fungal disease that causes swollen roots and eventual death. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

Prices are surging this year because of untimely rains that flooded the crop last season and caused the spread of fungal disease. —Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026

Water your lawn during daylight hours to mitigate fungal growth caused by leaving soil and grass wet overnight. —Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 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