arterial
Translation
arterial, main, major
Examples
This is an arterial road.
This is an arterial road.
He suffered from arterial disease.
He suffered from arterial disease.
Grammar Patterns
arterial ((noun)) relating to an artery or arteries. He has high arterial blood pressure.
arterial ((noun)) denoting an important route in a system of roads, railways, or rivers. This is a major arterial route into the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main, major, principal
Etymology
From Latin 'arteria', from Greek 'artēria', meaning 'windpipe, artery'. The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'artery' in the body, which is a main blood vessel. An 'arterial' road is a main road for traffic.