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DictionaryRoot: -alis
Latin

-alis

of, relating to

Forms

  • -alis
  • -aris — Latin variant especially used when the stem already contained l, avoiding a repeated l sound.
  • -al — English ending borrowed through French or directly from Latin.
  • -ar — English ending continuing Latin -aris.

Origin

An older Latin adjective-forming suffix; its more remote ancestry is uncertain.

Note

Expresses a relationship without specifying its kind: material, place, purpose, and other connections are possible.

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adjective

anal

Relating to the anus.

The diagram identifies the anal opening.

Etymology
anLatinanus; ring
+alLatinof, relating to

Latin anus names the bodily opening and also means “ring.” The adjective identifies something as belonging or relating to that part of the body.

More examples

  • The textbook describes anal muscles.
  • The clinician discussed anal discomfort in neutral language.
  • The lesson covers the anal region's anatomy.

Forms

anal