fungal

adjective

fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Examples of fungal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
If good sanitation keeps fungal activity to a minimum, no control may be needed. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 By processes that no one has fully defined—simultaneous evolution, or international sales of plants and bulbs, or fungal spores carried on the wind—lethal azole-resistant Aspergillus spread worldwide. Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025 There are three main types of acne: fungal, hormonal, and cystic. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025 Common causes of dandruff include scalp dryness, oily skin, or a fungal infection.1 Anyone can experience dandruff, and adolescents may be at higher risk because their scalps produce more oil than other age groups.2 The types of dandruff are based on the underlying cause. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fungal 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fungal was in 1842

Dictionary Entries Near fungal

Cite this Entry

“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease

Medical Definition

fungal

adjective
fun·​gal ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce fungal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
fungal infections

More from Merriam-Webster on fungal

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!