areal
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.
Quick Quiz
The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.
Correct!
The correct answer is: areal
Examples
The areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.
everydayThe areal coverage of the city's new high-speed internet is quite impressive for such a hilly region.
The government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.
formalThe government commission must define the areal boundaries of the protected wetlands before construction begins.
We were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.
informalWe were surprised by the areal spread of the mold in the basement after just one week.
Areal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.
academicAreal linguistics explores how shared structural features develop among languages that are spoken in the same geographical vicinity.
Our marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.
businessOur marketing team is analyzing the areal density of our subscriber base to determine where to open the next branch.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
areal feature
areal feature
areal scale
areal scale
areal photography
areal photography
Often Confused With
Aerial refers to things in the air or flying; areal refers to a geographic area or surface space.
Arial is a specific sans-serif typeface (font) used in digital documents.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is misspelling it as 'aerial' when referring to geographic distribution, or vice versa.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Area' and add the suffix '-al' (like 'regional'). It is simply the adjective form of 'Area'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'area' meaning 'a vacant piece of ground' combined with the Latin suffix '-alis' (pertaining to).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is vital in the field of 'Areal Linguistics,' which studies language contact and the formation of 'Sprachbunds' (linguistic areas).
Quick Quiz
The ______ extent of the drought was far greater than the researchers had initially predicted.
Correct!
The correct answer is: areal
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