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umbilical

/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:umbilically
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Plural:umbilicals
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umbilical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or situated near the navel or the umbilical cord.

Example

"The obstetrician carefully clamped and cut the umbilical cord immediately after the baby was born."

2

Denoting a close, vital, or indissoluble connection between two people, organizations, or things.

Example

"The young writer felt an umbilical bond to the small coastal village where he had grown up."

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• noun

1

A flexible cable, hose, or tether supplying vital power, oxygen, data, or fuel to a spacecraft, diving suit, or piece of equipment.

Example

"During the spacewalk, the astronaut remained attached to the station via a braided life-support umbilical."

2

An umbilical cord.

Example

"Veterinarians checked the newborn foal's umbilical to ensure there were no signs of infection."

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• Rhymes for umbilical

• Nearby Words

umauma
umbellularia
umber
umbilical
umbilicus
umbrella
umbrella plant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'ombilical' or Medieval Latin 'umbilicalis', derived from Latin 'umbilicus' meaning 'navel' or 'center'.

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