anal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the anus or anal cavity.

• noun

  The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste is expelled.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪ.nəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

anal-retentive , fussy , pernickety , picky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anal
analog , canal , rational

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Variants

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anal , anally , analities , anality , anal retentive , anal retentiveness , anal retentivenesses , anal retentives , anal-retentive , anal-retentiveness , anal-retentivenesses , anal-retentives

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'anus,' meaning 'ring' or 'anus,' referring to the ring-shaped sphincter muscle around the anal opening.

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Trivia

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1. The average diameter of the human anus is about 2.5 centimeters.

2. The anus is the only part of the digestive system that does not have a glandular lining.

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Related Concepts

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1. anus: The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste is expelled.

2. anorectum: The part of the digestive tract that includes the rectum and anus.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'anal' has been used metaphorically to refer to various concepts, such as anal sex, anal retentiveness, or the anal stage of psychoanalytic theory.

How to Memorize "anal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and location of the anus in the human body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anal' with the anus or the concept of expelling waste from the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'anus' and associating it with the concept of 'anal'.

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