C2 verb フォーマル

areal

/ˈɛəriəl/

Relating to, involving, or occupying a specific geographic area or spatial extent. It is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts, such as geography, linguistics, and mathematics, to describe phenomena distributed across a region.

例文

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The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

2

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

3

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

語族

名詞
area
副詞
areally
形容詞
areal
関連
spatiality
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.

クイックテスト

The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.

正解!

正解は: areal

例文

1

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

everyday

The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.

2

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

formal

The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.

3

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

informal

We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.

4

Areal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.

academic

Areal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.

5

Our marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.

business

Our marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.

語族

名詞
area
副詞
areally
形容詞
areal
関連
spatiality

よく使う組み合わせ

areal distribution areal distribution
areal extent areal extent
areal linguistics areal linguistics
areal density areal density
areal units areal units

よく使うフレーズ

areal feature

areal feature

areal scale

areal scale

areal photography

areal photography

よく混同される語

areal vs aerial

Aerial refers to things in the air or flying; areal refers to a geographic area or surface space.

areal vs Arial

Arial is a specific sans-serif typeface (font) used in digital documents.

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使い方のコツ

Areal is almost exclusively used as an adjective to modify nouns in technical reports or academic papers. It is rarely used in casual conversation where 'regional' or 'spatial' might be preferred.

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よくある間違い

The most common mistake is misspelling it as 'aerial' when referring to geographic distribution, or vice versa.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'area' meaning 'a vacant piece of ground' combined with the Latin suffix '-alis' (pertaining to).

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun) Non-gradable adjective (cannot usually be 'more areal' or 'very areal')
🌍

文化的な背景

The term is vital in the field of 'Areal Linguistics,' which studies language contact and the formation of 'Sprachbunds' (linguistic areas).

クイックテスト

The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.

正解!

正解は: areal

関連単語

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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