skeletal
intermediateB1/ˈskɛlɪtəl/ · skel-e-tal
Relating to or resembling a skeleton; very thin or emaciated.
Meanings
Relating to or resembling a skeleton; very thin or emaciated.
ہڈّیوں سے متعلق یا ہڈیوں کی طرح؛ بہت پتلا یا کمزور۔
ڈھانچے کا
dhanche ka
Common Collocations
- skeletal structure
- skeletal remains
- skeletal frame
Example Sentences
The artist painted a skeletal figure to symbolize the fragility of life.
فنکار نے زندگی کی نرمی کو ظاہر کرنے کے لیے ہڈّی دار شکل بنائی۔
Fankaar ne zindagi ki narmi ko zahir karne ke liye haddi daar shakal banai.
After the illness, she appeared skeletal and weak.
بیماری کے بعد، وہ ہڈّی دار اور کمزور نظر آئی۔
Beemari ke baad, woh haddi daar aur kamzor nazar aayi.
The skeletal remains were found during the excavation.
کھدائی کے دوران ہڈّی دار باقیات ملی۔
Khadai ke doran haddi daar baqiyat mili.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a skeleton that looks very thin and fragile.
Picture a skeleton with exaggeratedly thin bones.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "skeletus" — dried up body
First known use: 15th century
The term 'skeletal' originates from the Latin word 'skeletus', which relates to bones and the body's framework. Its usage evolved through Old French before entering English.