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

Look for other signs of disease, like yellowing leaves, dead branches, fungal growth, and rot. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026

Avoiding the ‘disease super-spreader’ overcrowded garden The closer roses are planted together, the higher the risk of fungal disease due to restricted airflow. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Compared to most vegetables, Brussels sprouts plants get big, and planting them too close together can interfere with their growth or lead to fungal issues. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

While researchers have identified fungal genes associated with proteins, toxins and other compounds that could affect chemical signaling in the host, many of these possible mechanisms have not yet been proved. — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 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