Surgical

/ˈsɜːr.dʒɪ.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Relating to or used in surgery.
The surgical team prepared for the complex operation.
Characterized by precision and meticulousness, often applied to methods or techniques.
He made a surgical cut into the raw material, ensuring no excess was removed.
Used to describe a procedure that is carefully planned and executed.
The plan was implemented with surgical precision, leading to a successful outcome.

Etymology

From Latin 'surgicus', meaning 'of or pertaining to surgery'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surgical procedure
A method or technique used in surgery.
surgical precision
Extreme accuracy in a task.
surgical intervention
A procedure involving surgery to treat a condition.

Related Words

surgery
The branch of medical practice that treats injuries or disorders by manual operations.
surgeon
A medical doctor specialized in surgery.
anesthesia
A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness.

Slang Meanings

A term used in gaming to describe a precise play or move.
That last shot was so surgical, it hit exactly where it needed to.
Used in hip-hop to describe someone's lyrical precision.
His flow was surgical, cutting through the beat perfectly.