Skeletal

usgb/ˈskelətl/
adjective

Relating to the skeleton, the framework of hard parts (often bones) that supports the body of an animal.

Fossils have given us a lot of information about the skeletal structure of dinosaurs.
Visual representation of "skeletal" - Relating to the skeleton, the framework of hard parts (often bones) that supports the body of an animal

Often appears as...

  • skeletal system
  • skeletal muscle

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Academic

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Biological Context

Used in biology or medicine to talk about bones and body structures.

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She is studying the skeletal system of birds for her thesis.
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Physical Support

'Skeletal' indicates support like bones within a body.

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The building's design includes a skeletal steel frame.
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Not Always Literal

Can refer metaphorically to supportive structures in various contexts.

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The book provides a skeletal overview of European history.
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