Meaning & Definition of word "Skeletal"

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    Skeletal

    /ˈskɛl.ɪ.təl/

    adjective:

    • 1. Relating to or resembling a skeleton; thin and emaciated.
      • Example: After months of illness, she appeared skeletal and frail.
    • 2. Consisting of just the most basic or essential parts; incomplete.
      • Example: The report provided a skeletal outline of the proposed changes.
    • 3. Pertaining to the skeletal structure of an organism.
      • Example: The x-ray revealed a skeletal anomaly in the patient's arm.

    Etymology

    From Greek skelētos meaning 'dried up, to be bare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    skeletal remains:

    the bones of a deceased person, typically found in archaeological contexts.

    skeletal frame:

    the basic structure or outline of something, often suggesting a framework.

    skeletal system:

    the internal framework of bones and cartilage in a body.

    Related Words

    skeleton:

    the framework of bones in a body.

    emaciated:

    extremely thin and bony, often due to illness or malnutrition.

    bony:

    having little flesh; thin and bony.

    Slang Meanings of skeletal

    Meaning: Skinny to the point of being unhealthy.

    Example Sentence: He looked so skeletal after that diet.

    Meaning: A minimalist, bare essentials style.

    Example Sentence: Her design was skeletal, focusing only on the fundamental aspects.