zonal

adjective

zon·​al ˈzō-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, affecting, or having the form of a zone

a zonal boundary

2

: of, relating to, or being a soil or a major soil group marked by well-developed characteristics that are determined primarily by the action of climate and organisms (such as vegetation) compare azonal, intrazonal

zonally

ˈzō-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of zonal in a Sentence

We installed a zonal heating system in the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rivian recently became one of the few companies beyond Tesla to use a zonal architecture for its vehicles that rely on fewer electric control units than usual. —Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 25 June 2024

While there are many reasons behind the zonal approach, the trend towards assisted and autonomous driving is high on that list. —Steve McDowell, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Competitive Environment The move to zonal architecture has cars looking more like a data center than a traditional automobile. —Steve McDowell, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Types of Geranium Annual geraniums come in different types: zonal, ivy, and regal. —Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

zone entry 1 + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing zonal

• inter-zonal

Kids Definition

zonal

adjective

zon·​al ˈzōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

a zonal boundary

Medical Definition

zonal

adjective

zon·​al ˈzōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, affecting, or having the form of a zone

a zonal boundary