skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Maintaining strength, along with skeletal longevity, is a protective mechanism that can help women stay mobile and independent.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2026
In this new study, researchers analyzed the DNA from 216 canid skeletal remains.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Though skeletal remains are missing, some objects had been burned or melted down.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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