C1adjectiveformal3K

UK/["/ˈsɜːdʒɪkl/"]/US/["/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkl/"]/

Meaning of Surgical

used in or connected with surgery

In simple words: Related to surgery or operations on the body.

Surgical in a sentence

  • surgical procedures
  • a surgical ward *(= for patients having operations)*
  • They launched **surgical strikes** against enemy targets.
  • **surgical bombing**
  • The quarterback found the wide receiver with a pass of almost surgical precision.

How to use Surgical

Used in medical contexts or discussions about operations. Not appropriate in casual conversations. Can describe precision in other fields, like 'surgical precision'.

Grammar pattern

surgical + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'surgery' and how it requires careful, surgical tools.

Related words

Collocations with Surgical

  • surgical procedure
  • surgical instruments
  • surgical team

Synonyms for Surgical

  • medical
  • operative
  • procedural
  • interventional

Opposites of Surgical

  • non-surgical

Common mistakes with Surgical

  • Confused with 'surgically' when describing actions.
  • Omitting 'surgical' when referring to techniques.
  • Mixing up with 'surgeon', which is a person.

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Frequently asked questions about Surgical

What does Surgical mean?

Related to surgery or operations on the body.

What is the definition of Surgical?

used in or connected with surgery

How do you use Surgical in a sentence?

surgical procedures

Can you give another example of Surgical?

a surgical ward *(= for patients having operations)*

What are synonyms for Surgical?

Common alternatives include medical, operative, procedural, interventional.

What is the opposite of Surgical?

Opposite meanings include non-surgical.

What words go with Surgical?

It commonly pairs with surgical procedure, surgical instruments, surgical team.

What are common mistakes when using Surgical?

Confused with 'surgically' when describing actions. Omitting 'surgical' when referring to techniques. Mixing up with 'surgeon', which is a person.

How do you pronounce Surgical?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːdʒɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Surgical formal or informal?

"Surgical" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Surgical?

Used in medical contexts or discussions about operations. Not appropriate in casual conversations. Can describe precision in other fields, like 'surgical precision'.

What CEFR level is Surgical?

"Surgical" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.