Facial has more than one meaning. It can describe something connectedjoined or related to another thing; having a link with the face, refer to a beautythe quality of looking attractive or pleasing treatment for the face, or name a nervea fiber that carries signals between the brain and the body in the head.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈfeɪʃəl/
Easy pronunciation: FAY-shul (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the first syllable.
Adjective meaning of or concerning the face.
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Facial Meaning
related to the face
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or concerning the face
Example: She has a distinctive facial expression.
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Other Meanings of Facial
Meaning 2
a beauty treatment for the face
Part of speech: noun
Definition: care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
Example: She booked a facial before the wedding.
Meaning 3
the nerve that controls facial movement
Part of speech: noun
Definition: cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
Example: The facial nerve helps control muscles in the face.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- facial nerve — Standard anatomical term for this nerve.
- nervus facialis — Latin anatomical term; not a normal everyday substitute.
- seventh cranial nerve — Common anatomical name for the same nerve.
Meaning 4
related to the outer surface
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object
Example: The facial layer of the material is smooth and glossy.
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Facial Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- facial expression-related
beauty treatment for the face
- face treatment
- beauty treatment
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
- facial nerve
- seventh cranial nerve
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse facial the adjective with facial the noun meaning a beauty treatment.
- Facial nerve is a specific anatomical term, not a synonym for the adjective facial.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does facial mean?
Facial usually means related to the face. It can also mean a beauty treatment for the face or the nerve that controls facial muscles.
What is a facial?
A facial is a cosmetic treatment for the face, often involving cleansing, massage, and skin care products.
What are some synonyms for facial?
For the adjective, strong substitutes are limited, but it is often paraphrased as face-related or of the face. For the nerve sense, facial nerve and seventh cranial nerve are valid terms.
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