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Definition of carpal

carpal

/ˈkɑːr.pəl/
car · pal
Plural:carpals
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carpal Lexical Profile

carpal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to the bones of the wrist (the carpus) or the corresponding joint in other vertebrates.

Example

"Ergonomic keyboards are designed to reduce pressure on the median nerve and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome."

• noun

1

Any of the eight small bones in the human wrist that connect the radius and ulna of the forearm to the metacarpal bones of the hand.

Example

"An X-ray of the patient's right hand revealed a hairline fracture in one of the carpals."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'carpal' (relating to the wrist bones) with its homophone 'carpel' (the female reproductive organ of a flower).

• Rhymes for carpal

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from Modern Latin carpalis, derived from Ancient Greek karpos meaning 'wrist'.

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