Zonal is an adjective used for things that relate to a zone or that are arranged in zonesdistinct areas or regions with different characteristics. It is a fairly technicalspecialized and used in a specific field word, so it often appears in scientific, geographic, or formalsuitable for serious, official, or professional situations contexts.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈzoʊnəl/
Easy pronunciation: ZOH-nuhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: ZOH-nuhl.
Adjective meaning relating to a zone or area.
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Zonal Meaning
connected with a zone or area
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: relating to or of the nature of a zone
Example: The map showed the region's zonal boundaries.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- zonary — A direct dictionary synonym for the zone-related sense.
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Other Meanings of Zonal
Meaning 2
split into zones or organized by zones
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: associated with or divided into zones
Example: The city uses a zonal planning system.
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Zonal Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- zonary
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse zonal with azonal, which means not divided into zones or not related to zones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zonal mean?
Zonal means related to a zone, or arranged according to zones.
What is a synonym for zonal?
A direct synonym is zonary, though zonal is more common.
Is zonal the same as azonal?
No. Zonal means zone-related, while azonal means not zone-related or not arranged in zones.
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