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Definition of malarial

malarial

/məˈler.i.əl/
ma · lar · i · al
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• adjective

1

Relating to, caused by, or infected with malaria, or harboring the mosquitoes and parasites that transmit the disease.

Example

"Travelers visiting malarial regions are strongly advised to take preventive medication and sleep under treated mosquito nets."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'malaria' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from the Italian phrase 'mala aria' (literally 'bad air'), reflecting the historical belief that the disease was caused by foul swamp vapors.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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