umbilical
adjective/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #12,845 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the navel or the cord connecting a fetus to the placenta.
Example sentence
The doctor carefully cut the umbilical cord right after the baby was born.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 12,801–12,900
- tenuousVery weak or slight; lacking substance or strength.
- threesthe plural of three; sets or groups of three things or occurrences.
- topographicrelating to the arrangement and physical features of a land surface, including its elevation and contours.
- tranquilitya state of calm and peacefulness; freedom from disturbance.
- tutuA short skirt with many layers of stiff net fabric, worn by ballet dancers.
- uninterestedhaving no interest or concern; not wanting to be involved.
- uterinerelating to or occurring in the uterus (womb).
- vapourA substance in the form of gas or tiny droplets suspended in the air, often produced by heating a liquid.
- veerto change direction suddenly.
- warheadsThe explosive parts at the front of missiles or other weapons that detonate on impact.