fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

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Vital to the ecosystems of forests, mother trees nurture the development of seedlings via fungal networks. Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025 Too much moisture can lead to root rot and fungal problems, and cilantro requires moist soil and moderate to high humidity for success. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 Hingorani considers this pick an excellent choice for rebalancing, thanks to the formula’s star ingredient—zinc, known for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, that’s always up for the task of fighting flakes. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 The action picked up five years after season 1, where Pedro Pascal's Joel was on a cross-country mission to get Ramsey's Ellie, immune to the fungal virus wiping out the population and turning people into zombie-like creatures called Clickers, to safety. EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fungal

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fungal was in 1842

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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

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