Synonyms for

Fungal

Verb / ˈfʌŋgʌl / Another word for fungal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or caused by fungi

Synonyms & similar words

fungous mycotic fungal-like fungoid moldy mouldy mouldy-smelling mushroomy yeasty fungous mycetoid lichenous mildewy musty mouldering mouldered mouldy-looking mouldy-smelling moulded decaying putrefying

Synonyms by register

Formal

mycotic

Antonyms

bacterial viral non-fungal healthy clean sterile

Common collocations

  • fungal infection
  • fungal growth
  • fungal disease
  • fungal spore
  • fungal network
  • fungal pathogen
  • fungal contamination

Word family

noun fungus
adjective fungal
adverb fungally

Usage note

Fungal is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts to describe something related to fungi. Mycotic is a more formal synonym often used in medical terminology.

Example sentences

  1. The bread had a fungal growth on it and had to be thrown away.
  2. The doctor identified the rash as a fungal infection and prescribed medication.
  3. The mushrooms were harvested from a fungal colony in the forest.

Quotes

  • "Fungal cells can invade tissues and cause infections."
  • "Fungal spores are everywhere, and we breathe them in every day."
  • "Fungal infections can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or race."

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