anal
anal — adjective
- analpositive
- more analcomparative
- most analsuperlative
1. concerning the anus — the passage at the lower end of the digestive system that
concerning the anus — the passage at the lower end of the digestive system that releases solid waste during bowel movements.
Dr. Okonkwo checked the infant's anal area during the routine examination.
medical examination context
The nurse applied a protective cream around the patient's anal region to prevent skin damage.
After the colonoscopy, the doctor explained that the anal canal appeared healthy.
Tara's pediatrician showed her how to clean the anal area gently during diaper changes.
Hao was referred to a specialist who treats anal fistulas and other digestive tract problems.
文法句型
anal + noun
用法筆記
Common in medical reports, anatomy textbooks, and clinical discussions. Often appears in compound terms such as 'anal canal', 'anal fissure', or 'anal region'.
常見錯誤
2. showing an extreme concern with small details and a strong need for order, neatn
showing an extreme concern with small details and a strong need for order, neatness, or control, often in a way that seems unreasonable to other people.
Liam is so anal about his desk that every pen lines up with the edge.
collocation: be anal about [something]
Brooke's anal approach to budgeting means she tracks every single dollar she spends.
collocation: anal approach to [something]
Selim admits being anal about grammar and checks every email three times before sending it.
The chef was famously anal about the arrangement of his knives on the magnetic strip.
Yael's anal insistence on alphabetical order drove her roommates crazy.
- fussy
milder, less clinical — suggests irritable concern with small things
- meticulous
positive connotation — careful and thorough, not excessive
- perfectionist
focuses on high internal standards rather than orderliness
文法句型
be anal about [something]
anal + noun
用法筆記
Used informally, often in the pattern 'be anal about [something]'. Can be seen as mildly offensive when directed at a person, so use with caution in sensitive situations.
常見錯誤
anal — abbreviation
1. written abbreviation for 'analogy' — a short form used in textbooks, dictionarie
written abbreviation for 'analogy' — a short form used in textbooks, dictionaries, or notes to indicate that one thing is being compared to another for explanatory purposes.
In her essay, Sofia drew an anal. between natural selection and a software update.
collocation: draw an anal. between
Priya wrote 'anal. with a car engine' next to a biology passage.
The dictionary entry for 'heart' includes a cross-reference (anal.) to 'pump'.
A note in the margin of page fourteen reads "anal. with a busy marketplace."
文法句型
anal. + [noun]
draw an anal. between
用法筆記
Always written with a period (anal.) in formal writing. Common in academic note-taking and cross-references within dictionaries.
2. written abbreviation for 'analysis' or 'analytic' — a short form used in researc
written abbreviation for 'analysis' or 'analytic' — a short form used in research papers, financial reports, and scientific writing to refer to the detailed examination of data, samples, or a subject.
The chem. anal. of the water sample revealed copper levels above the safety limit.
collocation: chem. anal. (chemical analysis)
Dr. Kim referred to the stat. anal. in Chapter 4 while explaining the economic data.
The report includes a full anal. of the company's revenue over the past five years.
The financial anal. showed a steady rise in production costs over three years.
文法句型
anal. of [something]
[field] + anal.
用法筆記
Frequently paired with abbreviated field labels such as 'chem.' (chemical) or 'stat.' (statistical) in research writing.