skeletal
Translation
skeletal, of a skeleton
Examples
The doctor showed us the skeletal system.
The doctor showed us the skeletal system.
The old building was just a skeletal frame.
The old building was just a skeletal frame.
The starving dog looked almost skeletal.
The starving dog looked almost skeletal.
Grammar Patterns
skeletal ((noun)) relating to the bones of the body The doctor explained the skeletal system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bony, emaciated; Antonyms: fleshy, plump
Etymology
From 'skeleton' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'. Meaning 'relating to a skeleton'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'skeleton'. Anything that looks like or relates to a skeleton is 'skeletal'.