zonal

[ zohn-l ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a zone or zones.
2. of the nature of a zone.

zonal

/ ˈzəʊnərɪ; ˈzəʊnəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a zone

Derived Forms

• ˈzonally, adverb

Other Words From

• zonal·ly adverb
• inter·zonal adjective
• non·zonal adjective
• non·zonal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of zonal¹

First recorded in 1865–70; zone + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Zonal structure is characteristic, being noticeable even without the use of polarized light.

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Here is no diversity of outward form, no contrast of zonal location, no fructifying variety of geographic conditions.

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It underlies the whole significance of zonal location, continental and insular.

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All the southern continents are handicapped by the monotony of their zonal location.

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The zonal location of a country indicates roughly the degree of heat which it receives from the sun.

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