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skeletal

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/ˈskɛlɪtəl/ · skel-e-tal

Relating to or resembling a skeleton; very thin or emaciated.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Synonyms

bonythinemaciatedہڈّی دارپتلاکمزور

Antonyms

plumprobustthickموٹاصحت مندموٹا تازی

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

skeptical:Though they sound similar, 'skeletal' relates to bones, while 'skeptical' refers to doubt or disbelief.

Word Family

skeleton
nounڈھانچہ

See Also

💡 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.