adj
fungal
FUHNG-guhl
adj
1
Relating to, caused by, or resembling fungi.
"Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection."
"Damp bathrooms are prone to fungal growth on grout and tiles."
How to Use Fungal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with fungi, most often used for infections and diseases caused by them.
Common pairings
fungal infection
fungal growth
antifungal treatment
Word Forms
fungals plural
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Etymology
From "fungus" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-al."