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

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

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In the holiday apartment of Rosita Missoni, the late founder of the fashion brand Missoni, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, such fungal figures abound. Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025 Scalp Ringworm Ringworm (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection that affects the scalp. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025 However, leaving a mat of wet leaves holds excessive moisture in the soil, increasing the risk of fungal and bacterial growth in your lawn grass. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 The scalability of fungal computing also presents exciting possibilities. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 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 12 Nov. 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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