C2 verb Formal

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.

Examples

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1

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.

Word Family

Noun
area
Adverb
areally
Adjective
areal
Related
spatiality
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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

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.

Word Family

Noun
area
Adverb
areally
Adjective
areal
Related
spatiality

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

areal feature

areal feature

areal scale

areal scale

areal photography

areal photography

Often Confused With

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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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.

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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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