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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Brown spots in grass can result from pets, insects, soil issues, or fungal diseases. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Insufficient sunlight can lead to slow growth, fungal diseases, pest infestations, and other issues. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026 Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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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