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Definition of abdominal

abdominal

/æbˈdɑː.mɪ.nəl/
ab · dom · i · nal
Adverb:abdominally
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Plural:abdominals
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in, or affecting the abdomen or belly.

Example

"The patient visited the clinic complaining of severe abdominal pain after dinner."

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• noun

1

An abdominal muscle; usually used in the plural to refer to the muscles of the front wall of the abdomen.

Example

"Core stability exercises are an effective way to strengthen your abdominals and support your lower back."

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• Rhymes for abdominal

• Nearby Words

abdication
abdicator
abdomen
abdominal
abdominally
abduct
abductee

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from French abdominal or Modern Latin abdominalis, derived from the Latin stem abdomin- (from abdomen, meaning 'belly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abdominal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abdominal
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