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pectoral Synonyms

Another word for pectoral

Choosing another word for pectoral depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or situated in or on the chest or breast.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist prescribed targeted exercises to strengthen his thoracic muscles after the shoulder injury."

Strong
thoracic

• noun (Context 2)

A muscle of the chest, especially the pectoralis major or pectoralis minor (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Bench presses and push-ups are classic resistance exercises used to develop the pectorals."

Strongest
pec

• noun (Context 3)

A pectoral fin of a fish or marine mammal.

Usage Example

"The humpback whale slapped its long white pectorals against the surface of the water."

Strongest
pectoral fin

• noun (Context 4)

An ornamental breastplate, cross, or jewel worn on the chest, especially in ancient Egypt or in religious vestments.

Usage Example

"The museum exhibit featured an elaborate gold and lapis lazuli breastplate recovered from a royal tomb."

Strong
breastplate

Opposites of pectoral

The opposite of pectoral shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dorsal
See all opposites of pectoral

• Nearby Words

peckerwood
peckish
pecorino
pectoral
peculiar
peculiarity
peculiarly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pectoral. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pectoral
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