ventral
The word “ventral” has 2 syllables: ven-tral
It's pronounced as /ˈvɛn.trəl/
What is synonym and antonym for ventral?
In the thesaurus, “ventral” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ventral along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ventral
- abdominal
- anterior
- fore
- front
- frontal
- intestinal
- leading
- visceral
Antonyms for ventral
- dorsal
- hind
- posterior
- rear
Meanings of ventral
- noun
- Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.
- adjective
- Related to the abdomen or stomach.
- On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.
- On or relating to the bottom portion of either foot and/or hand.
Example Sentences
- The scientist carefully examined the ventral side of the animal to study its anatomy.
- In humans, the ventral side refers to the front of the body, while the dorsal side refers to the back.
- The ventral fin of the fish helps it maintain balance while swimming.
- The ventral nerve cord is a critical part of the central nervous system in many organisms.
- The surgeon made an incision along the ventral region to access the internal organs.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ventral, such as: abdominal, anterior, dorsal, fore, front, frontal, hind.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.